Gitpatch Privacy Policy #

Effective Date: July 19, 2025

At Gitpatch (gitpatch.com), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect #

We collect information to provide and improve our Service:

Account Information #

Name, email address, and other information you provide during registration.

Usage Data #

Information about how you use Gitpatch, such as login times, IP addresses, browser type, and interactions with the Service.

Content Data #

Code repositories, files, and other materials you upload or create on Gitpatch.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies #

Gitpatch uses only cookies that are strictly necessary to provide the Service. These include session cookies that enable user login and maintain your session securely.

We do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies for analytics, advertising, or any other purposes.

Because we only use necessary cookies, we do not require your consent via cookie banners or pop-ups. However, by using Gitpatch, you consent to the use of these necessary cookies as described.

3. How We Use Your Information #

We use your information to:

Provide, operate, and maintain Gitpatch
Process your account and content
Support collaboration and communication between users
Monitor and improve Service performance and security
Send important updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
Comply with legal obligations

Gitpatch does not use your repositories, usage data, or personal information to train AI or machine learning models, and we do not share your content with third parties for that purpose. However, if your repositories are public, they may be accessed by others — including third parties outside of Gitpatch — who may use that content for purposes beyond our control, including AI training.

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information with:

Service providers and partners who help us operate Gitpatch (under strict confidentiality)
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights
Other users when you collaborate or make repositories public

5. Data Security #

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Data Retention #

We keep your personal data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When you delete your account, we retain data for 30 days for recovery purposes and then permanently delete it.

7. Your Rights #

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent where applicable
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

8. Legal Basis for Processing #

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Your consent, where required
The necessity to perform a contract with you
Our legitimate interests in operating, improving, and securing the Service, provided those interests do not override your fundamental rights

9. International Transfers #

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of your country of residence. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your personal data when transferred internationally.

10. Children’s Privacy #

Gitpatch is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent.

11. Data Storage Location #

Your data is stored and processed primarily in the United States of America. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information when transferring data internationally.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy #

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Effective Date” and, where appropriate, providing direct notice.

13. Contact Us #

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
support@gitpatch.com