# Hash Data: Anonymise PII in Google Sheets

> Hash Data hashes emails, phone numbers, and other PII inside Google Sheets for Google Ads and Meta custom audiences. See its capabilities and use cases.

- Source: https://www.8apps.co/docs/hash-data/getting-started/overview
- Markdown: https://www.8apps.co/docs/hash-data/getting-started/overview.md
- Language: en

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# Hash Data Overview

Hash Data by 8apps helps you anonymise sensitive data like email addresses, phone numbers, and other personally identifiable information (PII) - directly inside Google Sheets.

## Ideal for:

- Marketers uploading audiences to Google Ads or Meta.
- Compliance teams ensuring privacy-safe workflows.
- No-code professionals automating secure data pipelines.
- Anyone needing consistent, accurate hashes, without a script.

## Key Capabilities:

- Hash any personally identifiable information instantly.
- Use purpose-built functions - =HASH ( ), =HASHEMAIL( ) and =HASHPHONE( ).
- Compatible with Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other custom audience systems.
- Simple setup, no coding required.
- Choose your algorithm including MD5, SHA256, SHA512, SHA1, or SHA3-256
- Data never leaves your spreadsheet. Everything runs client-side.