Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Introduction

Gitscout ("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 application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

Name and email address
Account credentials
GitHub username and profile data
Company information

GitHub Data

When you connect your GitHub account, we access and analyze:

Public profile information
Repository data and contributions
Programming languages and project statistics
Public activity and contributions history

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

IP address and browser type
Pages visited and time spent
Referral source
Device information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our services
To process your account registration and authentication
To analyze candidate profiles and skills
To improve and optimize our platform
To send you service-related notifications
To comply with legal obligations
To prevent fraud and security issues

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

Service providers who assist in operating our platform and providing services
Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
Business partners with your consent

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 completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account information confidential.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to access your personal information
Right to correct inaccurate data
Right to request deletion of your data
Right to opt-out of marketing communications
Right to data portability

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Children's Privacy

Gitscout is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.

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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our platform following such notifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Gitscout

Email: privacy@gitscout.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.