Privacy Policy

Overview

DevStats is a service that tracks and visualizes your GitHub contributions. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the data we collect.

Data We Collect

When you use DevStats, we collect the following information from your GitHub profile:

• GitHub username and profile ID
• Avatar URL and display name
• Bio information
• Contribution statistics (commits, pull requests, issues, stars, forks, repositories)

This data is fetched directly from the GitHub API and stored in our database to enable leaderboard features and faster loading times.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time spent on site, and general geographic location. Google Analytics only runs after you provide consent via our cookie banner.

Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for authentication and session management
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies (only with your consent)
• Preference cookies: Store your cookie consent choice

Data Storage

Your GitHub statistics are stored in a PostgreSQL database. We retain this data to provide leaderboard functionality and historical comparisons. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties. Your GitHub statistics may be displayed publicly on leaderboards only if you explicitly opt-in to join.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time
• Opt-out of the public leaderboard

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through our GitHub repository.