Your Privacy
Our Priority

Introduction

RapidKit ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our open-source framework and related services.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

When you use RapidKit, we may collect:

• GitHub Account Information: When you authenticate via GitHub, we receive your public profile information (username, email, avatar).
• Email Address: If you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account on our website.
• Support Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support (emails, Discord messages, GitHub issues).

2. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We collect anonymous analytics about CLI usage (commands run, errors encountered) to improve the tool. This data is anonymized and does not identify individual users.
• Log Data: Standard server logs (IP addresses, browser types, timestamps) when you visit our website.
• Cookies: We use minimal essential cookies for authentication and preferences. No third-party advertising cookies.

3. Open Source Usage Data

When you install and use the RapidKit CLI from PyPI or npm, we may collect anonymous usage statistics through package managers. This includes:

• Installation counts
• Version numbers
• Geographic regions (country-level only)

This data is provided by PyPI/npm and is completely anonymous.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide Services: Deliver and maintain the RapidKit framework and related services.
• Improve Our Product: Analyze usage patterns to fix bugs, add features, and enhance user experience.
• Communicate: Send important updates, security alerts, and newsletters (with your consent).
• Support: Respond to your questions, issues, and feedback.
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We never sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Third-Party Service Providers

We use trusted service providers to help operate our services:

• GitHub: For authentication and repository management
• Vercel: For website hosting and analytics
• Discord: For community chat and support

These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and process data only as instructed by us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes (court orders, subpoenas)
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or security threats

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers uses TLS/SSL encryption.
• Access Controls: Strict internal access controls limit who can view user data.
• Regular Audits: We conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Secure Infrastructure: Our infrastructure is hosted on secure, compliant platforms.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements).
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or disable analytics.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@getrapidkit.com.

Open Source and Public Data

Remember that RapidKit is open-source:

• Public Contributions: Any code, issues, or discussions you contribute to our GitHub repositories are publicly visible.
• Community Forums: Messages posted in our Discord, GitHub Discussions, or public forums are visible to all community members.

Do not share sensitive personal information in public forums.

Children's Privacy

RapidKit is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

RapidKit is operated globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Sending email notifications for material changes (if you've provided your email)

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us:

• Email: privacy@getrapidkit.com
• GitHub: Open an issue
• Discord: Join our community

Effective Date: December 3, 2025
Last Reviewed: December 3, 2025