1. Open Source Software

GetShipKit is open source software distributed under the MIT License. The code is freely available on GitHub, and you can inspect it to understand exactly how it works. We believe in transparency and do not include any tracking or telemetry in our codebase.

When you download, fork, or otherwise use our software, we do not collect any personal information from you directly through the software. Any data collection that may occur would be related to your own implementation and deployment of the software, not controlled by us.

2. Website Information Collection

Our website (getshipkit.com) collects minimal information necessary for its operation:

2.1 Server Logs

Our web server automatically logs basic information about visitors, including IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, and timestamps. This information is used only for technical purposes such as troubleshooting and securing our website. Logs are automatically deleted after 30 days.

2.2 Analytics

We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how people use our site. These analytics are configured to respect Do Not Track settings and do not use cookies for tracking individual users across websites. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized.

3. GitHub Repository

When you interact with our GitHub repository (by starring, forking, reporting issues, or submitting pull requests), your GitHub profile information and contributions become publicly visible as part of the project's history. This is standard GitHub functionality and is governed by GitHub's privacy policy.

Please note that:

• Contributions you make to the repository are public
• Your GitHub username and profile will be associated with your contributions
• Comments and issues you post will be publicly visible

We do not collect additional personal information beyond what is visible on GitHub.

4. Community Interactions

If you communicate with project maintainers or contributors through:

• GitHub issues or pull requests
• Email
• Social media

We may retain those communications to respond to your inquiries, improve our software, and maintain a record of community interactions. We will not share your private communications without your consent.

5. Donations

If you choose to support the project through donations (such as Buy Me a Coffee), the payment processor will collect necessary payment information. We receive only basic information about donations (such as your name and donation amount) and do not have access to your payment details.

Payment processors have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your information:

6. Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies, primarily for essential functions. We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. The limited cookies we use may include:

• Functional Cookies: To remember your dark/light mode preference
• Analytics Cookies: Privacy-focused, anonymous usage statistics

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect some website functionality.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access information we have about you
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to deletion of your information where applicable
• Right to object to our processing of your information
• Right to restrict how we use your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us through GitHub issues or via email.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect any information we might collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

As an open source project, we are committed to promptly addressing any security vulnerabilities that are discovered in our codebase.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and open source project are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can promptly remove the information.

10. 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 and updating the "last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated more prominently, such as through a GitHub announcement.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.