Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Gitcord.

Last updated: July 3, 2025

Information We Collect

GitHub Profile Data

When you connect your GitHub account to Gitcord, we collect and store:

  • GitHub ID and username
  • Display name and email address
  • Profile bio and avatar URL
  • GitHub profile URL
  • Account role and moderation status (internal use)

GitHub Activity Data

We fetch and analyze your public GitHub activity including:

  • Push events, pull requests, and issues
  • Public contribution data and commit statistics
  • Repository information and contribution graphs
  • Weekly activity scores and leaderboard rankings

User Statistics and Premium Data

We maintain internal statistics and premium account information:

  • Profile view count and credit system data
  • Premium subscription status and expiration dates
  • Selected premium plan information
  • Account timestamps (creation and updates)

Activity Logs

We log certain activities for security and troubleshooting:

  • Login and logout activities
  • API requests and response codes
  • Service interactions and method calls
  • Error logs for debugging purposes

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Authenticate your identity through GitHub OAuth
  • Calculate activity scores and generate leaderboards
  • Display your contribution graphs and statistics
  • Provide premium features and manage subscriptions
  • Track profile views and manage internal credit systems
  • Improve our platform and debug technical issues
  • Ensure platform security and prevent abuse

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

  • Public display: Your GitHub activity and statistics are displayed publicly on leaderboards and profile pages as part of our core functionality
  • Service providers: With hosting and database services necessary to operate our platform
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale (with appropriate safeguards)

Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

  • Secure OAuth authentication through GitHub
  • Database security and access controls
  • Regular monitoring and security assessments
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

  • Profile data: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion
  • Activity data: GitHub activity data is refreshed regularly and historical data may be retained for analytics purposes
  • Activity logs: System logs are retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes
  • Premium data: Billing and subscription data retained as required by law

Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your data:

  • Access: View your stored profile and statistics through your dashboard
  • Correction: Update your information through GitHub profile changes
  • Deletion: Request account deletion which removes your stored data
  • Revocation: Revoke GitHub access permissions at any time
  • Data portability: Request a copy of your stored data
  • Premium control: Manage or cancel premium subscriptions independently

GitHub Integration

Our GitHub integration works as follows:

  • We use GitHub OAuth for secure authentication
  • We request access to public repositories and user profile information
  • We fetch public activity data through GitHub's official API
  • We respect GitHub's rate limits and terms of service
  • You can revoke our access through your GitHub account settings
  • We do not access private repositories or sensitive data

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Authentication and session management
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Basic analytics to improve our service
  • Security and fraud prevention

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of our service.

Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with the following third-party platforms:

  • GitHub: For authentication and accessing your public repository data and activity through their official API
  • Cloud hosting providers: For secure data storage and platform hosting
  • Analytics services: For basic usage analytics to improve our platform
  • Payment processors: For premium subscription billing (when applicable)

These services have their own privacy policies which govern their handling of your data.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. Since we rely on GitHub authentication, users must meet GitHub's age requirements. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in countries where our hosting providers operate. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through our platform or via email. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our support channels or via the contact information provided on our website.