GitHub Store

GitHub Store is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle information when you use our application.

TL;DR - The Short Version

• ✅ We collect NO personal data
• ✅ No analytics, no tracking, no ads
• ✅ All data stays on your device
• ✅ We don't operate servers that store your data
• ✅ 100% open source and auditable

Information We Collect

Optional GitHub Authentication

If you choose to sign in with GitHub:

• We request minimal read-only access to public repositories
• Your OAuth token is encrypted and stored locally on your device
• We never access private data, emails, or personal information
• The token is used solely to increase your GitHub API rate limit

Local Data (Android Only)

• Installed Apps Database: We track apps you've installed via GitHub Store to notify you of updates
• Preferences: Theme settings, search history stored locally
• All data remains on your device and is never transmitted to external servers

What We DON'T Collect

How We Use Information

GitHub API Access: We make direct API calls to GitHub's servers to fetch repository and release information. These requests go straight from your device to GitHub - we don't proxy or log them.

Local Storage: The installed apps database and preferences are stored locally using Android's SQLite and DataStore. This data never leaves your device.

Data Sharing

We do not share your data with any third parties. Period.

External Services:

• GitHub API: Direct communication with api.github.com (subject to GitHub's Privacy Policy)
• No Other Services: No analytics, no advertising networks, no third-party SDKs

Data Security

• OAuth tokens encrypted using Android Keystore
• All network communication uses HTTPS
• No cloud storage or remote servers
• Open source code - fully auditable at github.com/rainxchzed/GitHub-Store

Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

• Access: View all stored data through the app interface
• Delete: Sign out to remove OAuth token, or clear app data in Android Settings
• No Account Required: GitHub Store works without signing in
• Uninstall: Removes all local data permanently

Request Account / Data Deletion

If you want to delete your account-related data stored by GitHub Store, follow these steps:

1. Open GitHub Store and sign out from your GitHub account (if signed in).
2. Uninstall the app or clear app data in Android Settings to remove all local data.
3. Revoke GitHub OAuth authorization (optional but recommended):
• Go to GitHub Settings → Applications → Authorized OAuth Apps
• Find GitHub Store and click Revoke

After completing these steps, all account-related data (GitHub username and OAuth token) stored by GitHub Store will be deleted. No other personal data is retained.

Android Permissions

GitHub Store requests these permissions:

• INTERNET: Fetch repository data from GitHub API
• QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES: Detect installed apps for update notifications
• REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES: Install downloaded APK files
• STORAGE (Android 9 and below): Save and access downloaded installers

GDPR & CCPA Compliance

GDPR (EU Users): We do not process personal data as defined by GDPR. All data is stored locally on your device.

CCPA (California): We do not sell or share personal information. All processing occurs locally.

Children's Privacy

GitHub Store does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is designed for developers and users interested in open-source software.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted:

• On this page
• In our GitHub repository
• In the app (for significant changes)

Data Deletion

To delete all GitHub Store data:

1. Open Android Settings
2. Navigate to Apps → GitHub Store
3. Tap "Clear Data" or uninstall the app

Disclaimer

No Affiliation with GitHub, Inc.: GitHub Store is an independent, open-source project not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GitHub, Inc. The name "GitHub Store" describes the app's functionality (discovering GitHub releases) and does not imply trademark ownership or association with GitHub, Inc.