Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us
Overview
LicenseCheck.io ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and API services.
🔒 Privacy First Approach
We analyze only license information from your dependency files. Your source code never leaves your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Dependency Information: Package names, versions, and license identifiers when using our analysis tools
- GitHub Repository URLs: Public repository URLs for analysis (we do not access private repositories)
- Contact Information: Email address and name when you contact us or subscribe to updates
- Feedback: Comments, suggestions, or other communications you send to us
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Analytics: Page views, feature usage, and general interaction patterns
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- API Usage: Request frequency, endpoints used, and response times for service optimization
- Error Logs: Technical errors for debugging and service improvement
1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- ✗ Source code from your projects
- ✗ File contents beyond dependency manifests
- ✗ Sensitive personal information
- ✗ Payment information (service is free)
- ✗ Private repository access or contents
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Primary Purposes
- Service Delivery: Analyze license compatibility and provide results
- API Functionality: Process GitHub repository analysis requests
- Communication: Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Service Improvement: Understand usage patterns and optimize performance
2.2 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- Legitimate Interest: Providing and improving our service
- Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and optional communications
- Contract Performance: Delivering requested API services
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3.2 Limited Sharing Circumstances
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist with hosting, analytics, and email delivery (bound by confidentiality agreements)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)
- Protection: To protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others
3.3 Third-Party Services
- GitHub API: For public repository analysis (subject to GitHub's privacy policy)
- Package Registries: To fetch license information from npm, PyPI, Maven Central, etc.
- Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics tools to understand service usage
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Data Retention
- Analysis Data: Temporary processing data is deleted within 24 hours
- Cache Data: License information cached for up to 7 days for performance
- Logs: Error and access logs retained for up to 30 days
- Contact Data: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe
4.2 Security Measures
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and authentication for system access
- Regular data backups with encryption at rest
- Rate limiting and DDoS protection
4.3 Data Location
Our services are hosted in secure data centers within the United States and European Union. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
6. Your Privacy Rights
6.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
6.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)
- Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
- Non-discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
6.3 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@licensecheck.io. We will respond within 30 days.
7. 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 you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending email notifications for material changes (if you've subscribed)
Your continued use of our service after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: