Purpose
Oceanside PR Genie uses Google APIs to support client-authorized business visibility workflows, including account verification, Google Business Profile account/location checks, and future review-first local profile operations.
Google API Use
How Oceanside PR Genie uses Google APIs.
This page explains the intended Google API use case for Oceanside PR and PR Genie, including Google OAuth and Google Business Profile access.
Current stage
The first implementation focuses on read-only verification of connected Google account and Business Profile access before any client channel is marked connected.
Google data handling
| Data type | Use | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Google account identity | Confirms which user authorized the connection. | Used only to connect the user-approved workflow. |
| OAuth tokens | Allows the approved workflow to check Google access. | Stored securely in Genie configuration/database paths; not displayed publicly. |
| Business Profile account/location metadata | Used to verify which business/location the client can connect. | Read-only until a reviewed channel connection is selected and approved. |
Oceanside PR does not sell Google user data. Google data is not used for unrelated advertising, resold data products, or model training. Access is used only for the connected workflow the user authorizes.
Scope note: Google Business Profile workflows may request
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/business.manage so Genie can verify account and location access. Posting, publishing, review replies, or profile changes are not performed from this initial access-check page.