Receiptify leverages the OAuth 2.0 authorization framework to securely access user data from Spotify. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the process:
- User Authorization:
- When you click the “Log in with Spotify” button on Receiptify, you’re redirected to Spotify’s authorization endpoint.
- Spotify prompts you to log in to your account and grant Receiptify specific permissions, such as access to your public listening history.
- Authorization Code:
- Upon granting permission, Spotify redirects you back to Receiptify with an authorization code.
- Token Exchange:
- Receiptify uses this code to exchange it for an access token at Spotify’s token endpoint. This token allows Receiptify to access your Spotify data on your behalf.
- Data Retrieval:
- Receiptify utilizes the access token to make API calls to Spotify’s API and retrieve your listening history data.
- Receipt Generation:
- The retrieved data is processed to generate your personalized music receipt.
Key Points:
- User Consent: Receiptify only accesses your data after you explicitly grant permission.
- Limited Access: Receiptify only accesses the specific data required to generate your receipt (public listening history).
- Security: OAuth ensures that your Spotify credentials are not shared directly with Receiptify.
- Privacy: Receiptify respects your privacy and does not store your personal information.
By using OAuth, Receiptify provides a secure and user-friendly way to access your Spotify data and create personalized music receipts.