Bichon Email Archive
Bichon is a private, self-hosted email archive used to preserve, index and search the operator's Gmail messages and attachments.
Availability: This integration is for the operator's private use. The Bichon application is protected by identity-aware access controls and is not offered to the public.
Google access requested
| Scope | Reason |
|---|---|
https://mail.google.com/ | Connect to Gmail through IMAP, retrieve messages, folders or labels, metadata and attachments for archiving, and support operator-initiated restoration where explicitly requested. |
This is a broad Gmail scope. Normal automated operation downloads and indexes mail for archival use. Bichon's restoration functions may write messages back to Gmail only when the operator explicitly invokes them.
Data processing
- OAuth access and refresh tokens are encrypted by Bichon.
- Messages, headers, mailbox information and attachments are stored on privately controlled infrastructure.
- Archived content is indexed to provide search and retrieval.
- Data is not used for advertising, profiling or sale.
- Data is not shared with unrelated third parties.
Retention and deletion
The local archive is retained while it is useful to the operator. Gmail remains the authoritative source. OAuth access can be revoked without changing the Google password, and the local archive can be rebuilt or removed independently. See data removal for instructions.
Policies and contact
Bichon is covered by the shared privacy policy and terms of service. Questions may be sent to dazza12@gmail.com.