When you connect FlexStock or FlexOrder to your Google Sheets account, you’ll be asked to grant certain permissions. We request these permissions to ensure the seamless functioning of our integration. Here’s a detailed explanation of each permission and why we need it:
Spreadsheet Management Access #
Permission: “See, edit, create, and delete all your Google Sheets spreadsheets”
This permission is essential for core functionality as it allows us to:
- Read your product and order data from spreadsheets
- Update spreadsheet content when changes occur in WordPress
- Create new spreadsheets for data organization when needed
- Manage existing spreadsheets to maintain data consistency
- Handle spreadsheet formatting for better readability
External Service Connection #
Permission: “Connect to an external service”
This permission enables the integration between Google Sheets and WordPress:
- Facilitate secure API communication between platforms
- Sync data between Google Sheets and WordPress
- Import/export data as needed
- Ensure real-time updates across both systems
Email Communication #
Permission: “Send email as you”
This permission is used for automated notifications:
- Send sync completion notifications
- Alert you about important updates or sync status
- Provide error notifications if issues occur
- Keep you informed about automated processes
Background Operation #
Permission: “Allow this application to run when you are not present”
This critical permission enables automated operations:
- Execute real-time syncing when products or orders update
- Run scheduled synchronization tasks
- Process automated updates in the background
- Maintain data consistency without manual intervention
- Handle time-driven triggers for regular updates
Interface Elements #
Permission: “Display and run third-party web content in prompts and sidebars”
This permission allows us to provide a better user experience:
- Show sync status notifications
- Display progress indicators during operations
- Present error messages and warnings
- Provide interactive interface elements for better control
- Show helpful tooltips and guidance
Privacy and Security #
We take your privacy and data security seriously. These permissions are used solely for the purpose of maintaining the integration between Google Sheets and WordPress. We do not:
- Share your data with third parties
- Use your information for any purpose other than the stated functionality
- Access any Google services beyond what’s necessary for the integration
Important Note #
All these permissions are necessary for the full functionality of FlexStock and FlexOrder. Without any of these permissions, certain features may not work as intended, potentially affecting the synchronization between Google Sheets and WordPress.
