Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 10, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Codectopus collects, uses, and protects your information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

• Email address

• Name (if provided by you or via OAuth)

• Authentication provider (GitHub, Google, or email/password)

1.2 Repository Information

• Metadata (repo name, branch, path, file stats)

• Source code (temporarily processed for analysis, not shared with third parties)

1.3 Usage Data

• Log data (e.g., IP address, browser type, usage timestamps)

• In-app interactions (e.g., when you run an analysis or request AI review)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve the Codectopus service

• Analyze code and generate insights/documentation

• Authenticate and secure user accounts

• Communicate with you about updates or issues

• Monitor system performance and prevent abuse

3. Data Storage & Security

• Data is stored securely in our database and hosting provider

• Transport Layer Security (TLS) protects data in transit

• Encryption-at-rest for sensitive data including GitHub and Slack tokens

• Role-based access controls limit staff access to user data

• We do not sell your data

3.1 Data Retention

Repository content: Deleted immediately after analysis completion (not stored permanently)

Analysis results & metrics: Retained for the lifetime of your account

Usage logs: Retained for 90 days for security and debugging purposes

Account data: Retained until account deletion is requested

4. Sharing of Data

We do not share your personal data with third parties except:

• Service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, email services) needed to run Codectopus

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe) for billing and subscription management

• AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) for code analysis and review generation

• Legal compliance if required by law

We will never sell your data to advertisers.

4.1 Payment Information

• We do not store your full credit card details on our servers

• Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor

• We retain only limited billing information (last 4 digits, billing address) for receipts and compliance

• Subscription and billing history is maintained for accounting and tax purposes

5. Repository & Code Access

• Codectopus analyzes repository content to generate results.

• Code is not stored permanently unless necessary for analysis results (e.g., metrics, summaries).

• You can revoke GitHub access at any time.

6. AI Processing

AI Providers: We use Google AI services for code analysis and review generation

Data Minimization: We send only the minimum necessary code snippets required for analysis

Training Opt-out: Your code is not used to train AI models unless you explicitly opt-in

Processing Purpose: Code is processed solely to generate your requested analysis and reviews

Temporary Processing: Code sent to AI providers is not stored by them beyond the processing session

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you have rights to:

• Access the data we store about you

• Request correction or deletion

• Revoke permissions (e.g., GitHub access)

• Export your data

7.1 Account & Data Deletion

How to Request: Delete your account by contacting our support team

What Gets Deleted: Account data, repository metadata, analysis results, and usage logs

Timeline: Complete deletion within 30 days of request

Exceptions: Some data may be retained for legal compliance or fraud prevention as required by law

7.2 International Data Transfers

• Data may be processed and stored in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate

• For EU users, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and GDPR-compliant providers

• All international transfers maintain the same level of protection as outlined in this policy

8. Cookies & Tracking

Codectopus may use cookies or local storage for authentication and user experience.

9. Children's Privacy

Codectopus is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU).

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

How we notify you:

• Email notification for significant changes

• Dashboard notification when you next log in (when implemented)

• Updated effective date at the top of this policy

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact our support team

Your Privacy Matters

We're committed to protecting your data and being transparent about our practices.