Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2025-01-08
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how MergeHelper ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our software.
2. Information We Collect
When you purchase MergeHelper, we collect:
- Email address (for license delivery and support)
- Payment information (processed securely through our payment provider)
- License activation data (device identifiers for license validation)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Deliver your license key and software downloads
- Validate your license and prevent unauthorized use
- Provide customer support
- Send important updates about the software (optional)
4. Data Stored Locally
MergeHelper processes all pull request and merge request data locally on your device. When you connect your GitHub and GitLab accounts:
- Your access tokens are stored securely in your system's keychain
- PR/MR data is fetched directly from GitHub and GitLab APIs
- No PR/MR data is sent to or stored on our servers
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Payment processing (Polar) - handles all payment transactions securely
- GitHub and GitLab APIs - accessed directly from your device with your credentials
These services have their own privacy policies which govern their use of your information.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. Your GitHub and GitLab access tokens are encrypted and stored in your system's secure keychain. We do not have access to your passwords or repository data.
7. Data Retention
We retain your email address and license information for as long as your license remains active. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us, though this will invalidate your license.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Request transfer of your personal data
9. Cookies and Analytics
Our website does not use cookies or tracking analytics. The MergeHelper application does not collect usage analytics or telemetry data.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at hi@aron.codes.