Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Our Commitment to Privacy

At GRID Analyzer, privacy isn't just a feature—it's our core principle. We built GRID to be a local-first, privacy-first tool because we believe your code should stay your code.

🔒 The Short Version

  • Your code never leaves your machine. GRID processes everything locally.
  • We don't collect your code. Ever. Period.
  • No telemetry by default. You opt-in to anonymous usage stats.
  • Minimal data collection. Only what's necessary for account management.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or sign up for our beta, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (optional)
  • Company name (optional)
  • Use case description (optional, for beta signups)

1.2 Information We DO NOT Collect

We want to be crystal clear about what we don't collect:

  • ❌ Your source code
  • ❌ File contents from your projects
  • ❌ Repository names or paths
  • ❌ Your search queries
  • ❌ Dependency information
  • ❌ Any data processed by GRID locally

1.3 Optional Usage Analytics

If you opt-in (disabled by default), we may collect anonymous usage statistics:

  • Feature usage frequency (e.g., "analyze" command used)
  • Performance metrics (e.g., indexing speed)
  • Error reports (without code context)

You can disable this anytime with: grid config set analytics false

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Process your beta application or subscription
  • Send you important updates about GRID
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Improve our product (with anonymous, opt-in data only)

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Data

All code analysis data is stored locally on your machine:

  • Index files: ~/.grid/indexes/
  • Configuration: ~/.grid/config.json
  • Cache: ~/.grid/cache/

We never transmit this data to our servers.

3.2 Account Data

Account information is stored securely on our servers with:

  • Encryption at rest (AES-256)
  • Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3)
  • Regular security audits
  • SOC 2 Type II compliance (in progress)

4. Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

  • Stripe - Payment processing (they never see your code)
  • Formspree - Beta signup form processing
  • Google Analytics - Website analytics (not CLI usage)

None of these services have access to your code or analysis data.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data we hold
  • Correct any inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your account data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@grid-analyzer.com.

6. Data Retention

  • Account data: Retained while your account is active + 30 days after deletion
  • Beta signup data: Retained for 12 months or until you request deletion
  • Payment records: Retained as required by law (typically 7 years)
  • Local GRID data: Controlled entirely by you

7. Children's Privacy

GRID is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or through our website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

Questions about privacy? We're happy to help:

This privacy policy is effective as of February 4, 2026.

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