GitOpen.dev

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how GitOpen.dev ("we", "us", or "our") handles personal information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to this policy.

Last updated: March 19, 2025

1. Who we are

GitOpen.dev is a community directory for discovering and sharing open-source repositories. The Service is operated in connection with the site available at gitopen.dev.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide

  • Account and profile data. If you sign in (for example with GitHub via our authentication provider), we may receive and store identifiers and profile details such as your user ID, username, display name, avatar URL, and email address when made available by the provider.
  • Content you submit. Information you add to the Service, such as repository submissions, profile fields, or social links you choose to publish.

2.2 Information collected automatically

  • Usage and technical data. Such as approximate location derived from IP, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and timestamps. This helps us operate, secure, and improve the Service.
  • Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and local storage where needed to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and support core functionality (for example session management with our auth provider).

2.3 Third-party sign-in and GitHub

When you authenticate with GitHub, GitHub processes your login according to its own privacy practices. We receive only the data that GitHub shares with us under the permissions you grant. If you choose features that interact with GitHub on your behalf (for example starring a repository), we use the access authorized by you for that purpose.

3. How we use information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service;
  • Authenticate users and prevent abuse, fraud, and security incidents;
  • Display public profile and directory content you choose to make visible;
  • Respond to support requests and comply with legal obligations;
  • Analyze aggregated or de-identified usage to understand how the Service is used.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Legal bases (EEA, UK, and similar regions)

Where applicable law requires a legal basis, we rely on: performance of a contract with you; our legitimate interests in operating and securing the Service (balanced against your rights); your consent where we ask for it; and compliance with legal obligations.

5. How we share information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers who assist us (for example authentication, database hosting, and infrastructure), subject to appropriate safeguards and instructions;
  • Professional advisers where required (for example legal or accounting);
  • Authorities when we believe disclosure is required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

Information you post publicly on the Service (such as a public profile or listed repository metadata) may be visible to other users and search engines.

6. International transfers

We and our providers may process information in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) for cross-border transfers.

7. Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law. When you delete your account or ask us to delete your data where applicable, we will delete or anonymize information subject to legal exceptions (for example security logs or backup retention).

8. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your third-party accounts.

9. Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. You can also manage some information through your account settings and your GitHub (or other provider) account.

10. Children

The Service is not directed to children under 16 (or the age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Material changes may be communicated through the Service or other reasonable means where appropriate.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact the operator of GitOpen.dev at the contact method published on the site or repository, or reach out through your signed-in account support channel if available.

This policy is provided for general information and does not constitute legal advice. You may wish to have it reviewed by counsel for your specific situation. See also our Terms of Service.