Privacy Policy for GitFuse

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Overview

GitFuse is a Chrome extension designed to help developers manage GitHub pull requests efficiently. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data and protect your privacy.

Data Collection

We do not collect, store, or share any personal data of users.

GitFuse operates entirely within your browser and does not transmit any personal information to external servers.

GitHub Token Handling

The extension requires a GitHub Personal Access Token solely for authentication with GitHub's API. This token is:

• Stored locally: Encrypted and stored securely in your browser using Chrome's storage API
• Device-specific encryption: Protected with AES-GCM encryption using device-specific keys
• Never transmitted: Never sent to any third-party servers or external services
• GitHub API only: Used exclusively to fetch your PR data from GitHub's official API
• User-controlled: You can remove or change the token at any time through the extension settings

What We Don't Do

GitFuse does not:

• Track your browsing activity, location, or personal communications
• Collect analytics or usage data
• Share, sell, or monetize user data in any way
• Use cookies or tracking pixels
• Store data on external servers
• Require account creation or personal information

Data Security

• All sensitive data (GitHub tokens) is encrypted using industry-standard AES-GCM encryption
• Encryption keys are unique to your browser installation
• PR data is cached locally for performance but never leaves your device
• No network connections are made except to GitHub's official API

Third-Party Services

GitFuse only communicates with:

• GitHub API (api.github.com): To fetch your pull request data using your provided token
• Chrome Extension APIs: For local storage and browser functionality

No other third-party services are used.

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: View all data stored by the extension in Chrome's developer tools
• Deletion: Remove the extension to delete all stored data
• Modification: Update your GitHub token or settings at any time
• Portability: Export your settings if needed (stored as JSON in Chrome storage)

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or data handling:

• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/daptontechdev1/gitfuse/issues
• GitHub Discussions: https://github.com/daptontechdev1/gitfuse/discussions

Policy Updates

We will update this privacy policy if we make changes to our data practices. The "Last Updated" date will reflect any modifications. Continued use of the extension after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

GitFuse is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining transparency about our data practices.