Privacy Policies Github General Privacy Statement (GitHub)

Open Legal LibraryUpdated 26 Oct 2025

[company name] Privacy Statement

Effective date: [effective date]

Welcome to the [company name] Privacy Statement. This is where we describe how we handle your “Personal Data”, which is information that is directly linked or can be linked to you. It applies to the Personal Data that [company name]
, Inc., processes as the “Data Controller” when you interact with websites, applications, and services that display this Statement (collectively, “Services”). This Statement does not apply to services or products that do not display this Statement, such as Previews, where relevant.

End User Notice: Organization-Provided [company name]
Accounts

When a school or employer supplies your [company name]
account, they assume the role of Data Controller for most Personal Data used in our Services. This enables them to:

Manage and administer your [company name]
account, including adjusting privacy settings.

Access and utilize your Personal Data, which includes details on how you use the Services, as well as your content and files.

Should you access a [company name] Service through an account provided by an organization, such as your employer or school, the organization becomes the Data Controller, and this Privacy Statement's direct applicability to you changes. Even so, [company name] remains dedicated to preserving your privacy rights. In such circumstances, [company name] functions as a Data Processor, adhering to the Data Controller's instructions regarding your Personal Data's processing. A Data Protection Agreement governs the relationship between [company name] and the Data Controller. For further details regarding their privacy practices, please refer to the privacy statement of the organization providing your account.

In cases where your organization grants access to [company name] products, [company name] acts as the Data Controller solely for specific processing activities. These activities are clearly defined in a contractual agreement with your organization, known as a Data Protection Agreement. You can review our standard Data Protection Agreement at [company name] Data Protection Agreement. For those limited purposes, this Statement governs the handling of your Personal Data. For all other aspects of [company name] product usage, your organization's policies apply.

Third Party Access and Data Protection

When you use third-party extensions, integrations, or follow references and links within our Services, the privacy policies of these third parties apply to any Personal Data you provide or consent to share with them. Their privacy statements will govern how this data is processed.

Personal Data We Collect

Personal Data is collected from you directly, automatically from your device, and also from third parties. The Personal Data [company name] processes when you use the Services depends on variables like how you interact with our Services (such as through web interfaces, desktop or mobile applications), the features you use (such as [list company applications]) and your method of accessing the Services (your preferred IDE). Below, we detail the information we collect through each of these channels:

From You

Account Data: We collect certain information when you open an account such as your [company name] handle, name, email address, password, payment information and transaction information.

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