Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Kodebase Inc. ("Kodebase," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website, CLI tools, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, we collect payment details through our payment processor (Stripe). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
• Communications: When you contact us for support or feedback, we collect the information you provide in those communications.
• User Content: Any content you create, upload, or store using our Services, including specifications, artifacts, and project documentation.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our Services, including features accessed, actions taken, and time spent.
• Device Information: We collect device identifiers, browser type, operating system, and IP address.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities.

Information We Do Not Collect

• We do not access or store your source code unless you explicitly share it with our Services.
• We do not collect sensitive personal information such as health data, biometric data, or religious beliefs.
• We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16 years of age.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send technical notices, updates, and support messages

Product Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Services
• Develop new features and functionality
• Debug and fix issues

Communication

• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)
• Provide customer support

Security and Compliance

• Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our terms and policies

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Payment processing (Stripe)
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure
• Analytics services
• Customer support tools

Legal Requirements We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Business Transfers If Kodebase is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

With Your Consent We may share information with your consent or at your direction.

What We Don't Do

• We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
• We do not share your information for cross-contextual behavioral advertising.

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you Services. We may also retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

When you delete your account:

• Your personal information will be deleted within 30 days
• Aggregated or anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
• Backup copies may persist for up to 90 days

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at privacy@kodebase.ai.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS) and at rest
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies Required for the operation of our Services, including authentication and security.

Analytics Cookies Help us understand how visitors interact with our Services. We use privacy-focused analytics that do not track individual users across sites.

Preference Cookies Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you in a portable format.

Correction You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Opt-Out You can opt out of promotional communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@kodebase.ai. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal Basis for Processing We process your data based on:

• Performance of a contract (providing our Services)
• Legitimate interests (improving our Services, security)
• Your consent (marketing communications)
• Legal obligations

Additional Rights

• Right to Restriction: Request that we limit processing of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

Data Transfers When we transfer data outside the EEA, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at privacy@kodebase.ai.

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights:

Right to Know You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

Right to Delete You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out You have the right to opt out of the "sale" of your personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

Right to Non-Discrimination We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

Categories of Information Collected In the past 12 months, we have collected: identifiers, commercial information, internet activity, and professional information.

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at privacy@kodebase.ai or call us. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

Kodebase includes open-source components that are subject to their own licenses:

• The .kodebase/ folder structure and methodology are open source
• The CLI tools may include open-source dependencies
• Our open-source components do not require you to share personal information

Your use of open-source components is governed by the applicable open-source licenses, not this Privacy Policy. These components do not transmit personal information to Kodebase unless you explicitly use our cloud services.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Post the updated policy on our website
• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify you by email if you have an account (for material changes)

Your continued use of our Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

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

Email: privacy@kodebase.ai

General Inquiries: legal@kodebase.ai

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.