1. Introduction

Indi Engine AI (“we”, “our”, “the software”) is a self-hosted zero-code app-building platform that can connect to third-party services such as Google Drive to import files and context data to be ingested into an AI model of the user’s choice — for automatic application generation.  This Privacy Policy explains how Indi Engine AI handles information when users connect Google Drive or other integrated services.
 

2. Information We Collect

The Indi Engine AI vendor does not collect or store user data centrally.  All information processed by the software remains on the self-hosted Indi Engine AI instance controlled by the person or organization deploying the software (for example, a developer or software development company).  When connecting to Google Drive, the following information may be processed:

  • Google account ID and basic profile (for authentication)
  • Metadata of user-selected Google Drive files (name, ID, MIME type, size, etc.)
  • File contents of user-selected files, downloaded to the user’s self-hosted Indi Engine AI environment

 

3. How Information Is Used

Information obtained through Google Drive is used solely to provide the requested functionality, such as:

  • Loading files into the Indi Engine AI interface for context ingestion during AI processing
  • Generating application structures from user-selected files
  • Caching selected files locally within the user’s own instance for faster reuse

No data is transmitted to any central Indi Engine AI servers or shared with third parties.

 

4. Data Storage and Retention

  • All files and metadata accessed from Google Drive are stored only within the self-hosted Indi Engine AI instance.
  • Indi Engine AI vendor cannot access these files remotely.
  • Data persists only as long as the hosting user or organization retains it on their server.
  • Deleting the Indi Engine AI instance’s Docker Compose project and the app directory from the filesystem removes all data.

 

5. Google Drive Access

Indi Engine AI uses Google OAuth 2.0 to obtain user consent before accessing Drive data.  The software requests the https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file scope – to read user-selected Drive files.  The application never creates or modifies user-selected files despite allowed by this scope, and never accesses any other Drive files without explicit user selection.  Users can revoke Indi Engine AI’s access at any time via Google Account Permissions

 

5.1 OAuth Relay Endpoint

Indi Engine AI uses a secure OAuth relay endpoint located at https://indi-engine.com/oauth/google.php to facilitate communication with Google’s OAuth 2.0 servers.  This relay is used only to complete the authentication flow (exchange of authorization codes for tokens) and then redirects the token back to the user’s self-hosted Indi Engine AI instance.

The relay:

  • Does not store, log, or analyze user tokens or file data.
  • Operates exclusively as a technical bridge between Google and the Indi Engine AI installation controlled by the user.
  • Uses HTTPS encryption for all traffic to ensure secure communication.

 

6. Security

Because Indi Engine AI is self-hosted, each deployment is responsible for:

    • Maintaining secure HTTPS access to the app
    • Using strong server authentication credentials
    • Ensuring proper access control to their hosting environment

Indi Engine AI instances do not store Google OAuth client secrets.  Access tokens are stored only in the user’s browser localStorage and are never transmitted elsewhere.  The Indi Engine AI software itself does not send user data to any third-party servers other than Google APIs explicitly authorized by the user.

 

7. User Rights and Control

Users can:

      • Disconnect Google Drive access via Google Account Permissions
      • Delete their local files at any time
      • Remove or reset their Indi Engine AI deployment to clear all cached or stored data

If you are using an Indi Engine AI instance managed by a third party, contact that instance’s administrator for data-removal assistance.

 

8. Contact

For privacy-related questions or general inquiries about Indi Engine AI, please contact: support@indi-engine.ai

 

9. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect new features or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available at:
https://indi-engine.com/privacy-policy
 
Last updated: October 2025