Last updated: January 5, 2026 · Effective: January 5, 2026
Git AutoReview ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our VS Code extension and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.
Data Controller: Git AutoReview operates as the data controller for personal information collected through our website and licensing system. For code review processing, you remain the data controller, and we act as a data processor following your instructions.
When you purchase a license or create an account, we collect:
To provide and improve our Service, we collect aggregated, non-identifying usage data:
When you visit our website or use our Service, we may automatically collect:
We explicitly do NOT collect, store, or process:
Code is processed locally in VS Code and sent directly to AI providers. We never see, store, or have access to your code.
When using BYOK (Bring Your Own Key), your API keys are stored locally in VS Code's SecretStorage. We never transmit or access your keys.
Your Bitbucket API tokens are stored locally in VS Code's SecretStorage and used only for direct API calls to Bitbucket.
Review comments and suggestions are stored locally in VS Code and published directly to Bitbucket. We do not retain copies.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Legal Basis (GDPR): We process your data based on: (a) contract performance (license agreement), (b) legitimate interests (service improvement, security), and (c) your consent where required.
When you perform a code review, your code is sent directly from your VS Code to the AI provider you select. We support:
Important: When using BYOK (your own API keys), you are directly contracting with the AI provider. Please review their privacy policies and terms of service. We recommend using API keys with zero data retention options where available.
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Source Code | Not stored — processed in memory only |
| API Keys (BYOK) | Not stored by us — local VS Code storage only |
| Account Information | Until account deletion + 30 days |
| Usage Statistics | 90 days (aggregated, anonymized) |
| Payment Records | As required by law (typically 7 years) |
| Support Communications | 2 years after last contact |
If you are in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, you have the following rights:
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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@gitautoreview.com. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).
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We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it to security@gitautoreview.com.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@gitautoreview.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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