Google Ads API Use Disclosure

This page describes how StartClaw Inc. uses the Google Ads API for campaign management and reporting. It is provided for transparency, partner review, and compliance.

Read Operations

  • Campaign, ad group, ad, and keyword metadata
  • Performance metrics: impressions, clicks, CTR, CPC, cost, conversions
  • Segmented reporting by date, campaign, device, and network
  • Budget pacing and spend trend tracking

Write Operations

  • Campaign and ad group status changes (enable/pause)
  • Budget and bid updates after user approval
  • Keyword maintenance workflows (add/pause/remove) when permitted
  • Labels and organizational metadata updates for account hygiene

Workflow Summary

1. Authorized users connect an eligible Google Ads account to StartClaw.

2. The system retrieves campaign and performance data to produce dashboards and scheduled reports.

3. Users review recommendations and optionally apply approved management actions.

4. All actions are restricted by workspace permissions and account authorization scope.

Data Governance

  • Access is limited to authenticated users with workspace-level permissions.
  • Only Google Ads accounts owned by, or contractually authorized to, the business are connected.
  • All actions are tied to user identity and tracked in application logs.
  • The platform does not sell Google Ads account data and does not use it for unrelated advertising.

Business Identity

Legal Entity: StartClaw Inc.

Website: https://startclaw.com

Contact: [email protected]

Physical Address: [SET PHYSICAL BUSINESS ADDRESS LINE 1], [SET CITY, STATE/REGION, POSTAL CODE, COUNTRY]