Last Updated: January 22, 2026
VibeGuide ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Email address (if you subscribe to updates or contact us)
- Feedback or correspondence you send to us
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation patterns
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and error logs
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only)
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party sources, including:
- Publicly available GitHub data (repository statistics, stars, forks, etc.)
- Analytics providers
- Advertising partners
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Generate rankings and analytics for GitHub repositories and coding tools
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (with your consent)
- Monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of VibeGuide, our users, or others
- With Your Consent: When you have given us permission to share your information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Service.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To submit a CCPA request, please contact us at privacy@vibeguide.dev.
9. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access, rectification, and erasure
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Our legal basis for processing personal information includes: consent, legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
11. 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. When we transfer your information, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@vibeguide.dev
Mailing Address:
VibeGuide
Attn: Privacy Team
By using VibeGuide, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.