Scope
Mac Mini Cloud Backup is a private utility operated solely by the Google account owner. It is not offered to the public and has no user registration, advertising, analytics or payment features.
Google data accessed
The utility accesses Google Drive file content and metadata, including Google Photos Takeout ZIP archives delivered into Drive. It also stores the OAuth credentials needed to maintain that authorised connection on the owner's Mac Mini.
How data is used
Google data is used only to create and verify local backups. Drive files are downloaded to local staging storage. Photos Takeout ZIPs are integrity-tested, expanded and included in an encrypted Kopia snapshot. The utility performs an isolated restore test before considering a backup successful.
Remote deletion
The utility does not delete ordinary Google Drive content. It deletes only the exact Takeout ZIP after downloading, checking, expanding, backing up and restore-testing it. This frees the Drive space used by the temporary delivery file.
Storage and protection
Backup data stays on external drives controlled by the account owner. The second copy is stored in an encrypted Kopia repository. OAuth settings remain in a protected local file and never appear on this website or in source control.
Sharing and disclosure
Google user data is not sold, rented, used for advertising or shared with third parties. The website itself does not use analytics, cookies, forms or external scripts.
Retention and control
Local backup retention is controlled by the account owner through the backup repository's retention settings. The owner can revoke the app's Google access from their Google Account and remove local backup data at any time.
Google API Services User Data Policy
The utility's use of information received from Google APIs follows the Google API Services User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements.
Contact
Privacy questions can be sent to the developer contact address displayed on the app's Google OAuth consent screen.