Privacy Policy
Excel Agent Chat Add-in • Last updated: October 25, 2025
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This Privacy Policy explains how Accruely (“we,” “us”) collects, uses, and safeguards personal information when you use the Excel Agent Chat Add-in (the “App”). The App is an Excel add-in that provides a chat interface with an agent capable of reading from and performing actions in Excel workbooks with your permission.
Scope
This policy applies to the Excel Agent Chat Add-in service and related components (collectively, the “Service”). It does not cover unrelated products or marketing websites unless explicitly stated here.
Information We Collect
- Account & Profile Information. If you create or sign in to an account, we collect your name, email address, organization, and authentication identifiers.
- Chat & Usage Content. Messages you send to the agent, prompts, feedback, and interaction logs (such as commands issued or actions taken).
- Workbook & Add-in Data (with your permission). The App may access worksheet ranges, tables, cell values, formulas, charts, named items, and workbook metadata required to fulfill your requests. Access is limited to the scopes you grant through Excel and can be revoked at any time.
- Device & Diagnostics. Add-in version, Excel client and platform, language/locale, and technical event data (errors, performance metrics).
- Payment Information. If you purchase a subscription, billing details are processed by our payment provider; we receive limited information such as transaction IDs and status.
How We Use Information
- Provide, operate, and secure the Service, including executing agent actions in Excel you request.
- Process your prompts and workbook context to generate responses or perform operations you authorize.
- Improve quality, safety, and reliability (for example, debugging, analytics, and model evaluation).
- Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
Agent Actions in Excel
The agent acts only on your explicit requests and within Excel’s permission model. Typical actions include reading ranges, creating or editing tables and charts, inserting formulas, and formatting cells. The App does not access files or data outside the workbook(s) you select.
Processing & Sharing
- Processors. We use carefully selected service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, authentication, payments, analytics, and AI processing) to deliver the Service. These providers are bound by confidentiality and data-processing terms.
- Microsoft Excel & Microsoft 365. The App runs within Microsoft’s add-in framework and interacts with Excel per your instructions.
- Legal & Safety. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect you, us, or others from harm.
- No Selling of Personal Information. We do not sell personal information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Where feasible, we de-identify or aggregate data.
Security
We implement administrative, technical, and organizational measures appropriate to the risk, including encryption in transit, access controls, and monitoring. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Your Choices & Rights
- Excel Permissions. You can revoke the App’s access to your workbook data at any time using Excel controls.
- Access, Correction, Deletion. You may request a copy of your personal information, ask us to correct inaccuracies, or delete your information, subject to legal exceptions.
- Opt-Outs. Where applicable, you may opt out of certain analytics or marketing communications.
International Transfers
We may process information on servers located outside your region. When we transfer personal information internationally, we use appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses as required by law.
Children’s Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the App or by email. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this policy or your personal information, contact us at [email protected].