PRIVACY POLICY

VERSION 1.0
Effective Date: January 26, 2026
Last Modified: January 26, 2026

Please Review This Policy Carefully

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how CodeLibra, Inc. ("CodeLibra," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information obtained through our website at www.codelibra.com and any related subdomains, affiliated sites, and our social media pages and accounts (collectively, the "Site"), as well as the CodeLibra application programming interface (the "API") (all together the "Services").

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at the information provided below. Please also review our Website Terms and Account Terms, which govern your use of the Services. By using the Services, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you use the Services. This may include:

Create an Account: When you register for CodeLibra, we collect your name, mailing address, email address, username, password, and GitHub or other repository account information.
Connect Your Repository (Developers): When you link a GitHub repository or other repository to our platform, we collect repository data, license information, module descriptions, license dependency information, and associated metadata.
Set Up Licensing Plans (Developers): When you create a licensing plan for your open-source modules, we collect pricing information, licensing preferences, module descriptions, and support plan details.
Purchase Commercial Licenses (Licensees): When you purchase a commercial license, we collect your business information and subscription preferences.
Make or Receive Payments: We collect payment information including billing address, payment method details (processed securely through our payment processor - we never store complete payment card information), payout information for Developers, and transaction history.
Contact Us: When you submit inquiries or contact forms, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and the content of your communications.
Subscribe to Communications: When you opt in to receive updates, newsletters, or marketing communications, we collect your email address and communication preferences.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information:

Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, features used, time spent on pages, internal links followed, scrolling patterns, searches performed, and timestamps.
Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, IP address, and general location data (city/region level based on IP address).
Network Information: Details about your internet connection and network.
Referral Information: Web pages visited prior to coming to our Services.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services you connect to CodeLibra:

GitHub and other repositories: Repository information, contribution history, public profile data, and collaboration information.
Payment Processors: Transaction confirmations and payment status information.
Authentication Services: If you use third-party authentication, we receive basic profile information.

1.4 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:

Functional Cookies: Enable core functionality and secure service delivery (always active).
Analytics and Performance Cookies: Track site traffic, user behavior, and performance metrics (used when you acknowledge the cookie banner).
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Delivery and Account Management

Create and manage your CodeLibra account as a Developer or Licensee
Process commercial licensing transactions between Developers and Licensees
Handle revenue sharing for modules with license dependencies
Connect your GitHub and other repositories and manage module listings
Verify license compliance and provide license recordkeeping services
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Verify identity and prevent fraud

2.2 Payment Processing and Revenue Distribution

Process commercial license purchases and subscription renewals
Calculate and distribute Developer earnings
Handle revenue sharing among Developers
Maintain transaction records and financial reporting
Handle refunds and billing disputes

2.3 Platform Improvement

Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our Services
Develop new features and functionality
Conduct research and analytics on platform effectiveness
Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
Debug and resolve technical issues

2.4 Communications

Send transactional emails (account notifications, license confirmations, payment receipts)
Provide updates about your modules and subscriptions
Send marketing communications about products and services we believe may interest you (with opt-out available)
Respond to your questions and requests

2.5 Legal and Security

Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements, including our Website Terms of Use and Acceptable Use Policy
Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
Investigate and take action regarding violations of our Acceptable Use Policy
Review, refuse, and/or remove User Content that violates our policies
Report violations to law enforcement authorities when appropriate
Resolve disputes and investigate potential violations
Maintain data security and system integrity

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform:

Hosting and Infrastructure: Cloud service providers that host our website and databases
Payment Processing: Payment processors who handle financial transactions securely (we never store complete payment card information)
Email Services: Email service providers for transactional and marketing communications
Analytics Providers: Services that help us understand site usage and performance
Authentication Services: GitHub and other services used for account authentication

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Public Information

Certain information is intentionally made public on CodeLibra:

For Developers:

Module descriptions and licensing terms you publish
Public profile information you choose to display
Repository information linked from GitHub or other repositories
Statistics about module downloads and popularity (may be anonymous/aggregated)

For Licensees:

Verification that you hold a valid commercial license (visible only to Developers whose modules you've licensed)
Your licensing of a module may be visible in aggregate statistics

For All Users:

Public contributions to community forums or discussions (if available)

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal information when required by law or legal process, including to:

Comply with court orders, subpoenas, or legal obligations
Cooperate with law enforcement investigations
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Identify persons violating the law or our Terms of Service
Prevent fraud or security threats

3.4 Business Transfers

If CodeLibra is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your personal information may be transferred to the successor entity. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

3.5 Aggregated Data

We may share de-identified, aggregated statistics about our users, sales, traffic patterns, and related site information with partners, advertisers, or the public. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

CodeLibra facilitates connections between Developers and Licensees. Here's how information is shared:

Information Visible to Developers:

When someone purchases a commercial license for your module, you may see the Licensee's business name, email address, and basic license details
Aggregate usage statistics for your modules
Revenue data for your modules

Information Visible to Licensees:

Developer profile information and module details
License terms and pricing
License dependencies and associated licensing costs
Support options offered by Developers

License Verification:

Licensees may verify their valid licenses to Developers or third parties
Developers may verify active subscriptions for compliance purposes

This data sharing is essential to the operation of the dual licensing platform and the commercial licensing relationship.

We may share your information in other circumstances with your explicit consent or at your direction.

3.8 What We DO NOT Do

We do NOT sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes
We do NOT provide your email address to advertisers or web publishers
We do NOT share your payment information except as necessary for transaction processing

4. International Privacy and Data Transfers

CodeLibra is based in the United States (Hilton Head Island, South Carolina). By using our Services, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our Services to you
Maintain your account
Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting requirements)
Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
Prevent fraud and abuse

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing emails by:

Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
Adjusting your communication preferences in account settings
Contacting us directly

Note: You cannot opt out of transactional emails necessary for your use of the Services (e.g., account notifications, payment confirmations).

6.2 Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Delete cookies after each session
Accept cookies by default

6.3 Do Not Track

Our Services do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and you must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you are under 18, do not use our Services or provide any personal information.

If we discover that we have collected information from someone under 18 without proper authorization, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe we have collected information from someone under 18, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

We will update the "Last Modified" date at the top of this Policy
Material changes will be highlighted on our Services
For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (email notification or prominent site notice)
Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

CodeLibra, Inc.
11 Palmetto Bay Rd STE 101 1074
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
United States

Email: legal@codelibra.com
Website: www.codelibra.com

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated above and applies to all information collected by CodeLibra through the Services.