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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 16, 2026

1. Introduction

At CLIhub, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information from GitHub OAuth

When you sign in using GitHub OAuth, we collect:

  • Your GitHub username
  • Your GitHub user ID
  • Your public GitHub profile information
  • Your GitHub avatar/profile picture
  • Your public email address (if available)

2.2 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit CLI tools to the platform
  • Post comments on CLI tools
  • Like or favorite CLI tools
  • Contact us through any communication channels

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit CLIhub, we automatically collect certain information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website
  • Authenticate and manage your account
  • Display your submitted CLI tools and comments
  • Track likes, favorites, and user engagement
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Communicate with you about updates or issues
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Analytics

We use Cloudflare Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Cloudflare Analytics is privacy-first and does not use cookies or track individual users across websites.

Cloudflare Analytics collects anonymous, aggregated data that helps us understand:

  • Number of visitors and page views
  • Popular pages and content
  • Geographic location (country-level only)
  • Browser and device types
  • Referral sources

This data is processed in accordance with Cloudflare's privacy practices. Learn more at Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session. These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies. The only analytics we use is Cloudflare Analytics, which does not use cookies.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Public Information: Your GitHub username, avatar, and submitted content are publicly visible
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, database)

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Security measures include:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure authentication via GitHub OAuth
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and data backup

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Object to processing of your personal information
  • Export your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our About page.

10. Children's Privacy

CLIhub is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as GitHub repositories). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

12. 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.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our About page.

14. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under GDPR. We are committed to facilitating the exercise of your GDPR rights.