Privacy Policy

Information from GitHub

When you sign in with GitHub, we collect:

• Your GitHub username and profile information
• Your public email address (if available)
• Your public repositories and contribution data
• Repository statistics including stars, forks, and commits
• Programming languages used in your repositories

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our service, we automatically collect:

• Device information and browser type
• IP address and general location data
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use the information we collect to:

• Calculate and display your developer reputation score
• Provide personalized analytics and insights
• Generate your public profile page
• Improve our service and user experience
• Send important notifications about your account
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Profile: Information you choose to make public on your CodeChapter profile
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate (MongoDB, GitHub API)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission using SSL/TLS
• Secure authentication through GitHub OAuth
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and monitoring
• Secure database storage with MongoDB Atlas

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object to Processing: Object to certain uses of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please visit your account settings or contact us at privacy@codechapter.dev

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: