Cookies & Tracking Policy

📄 Legal Document 🕒 Last Updated: January 15, 2025

This Cookies & Tracking Policy explains how .git ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (.git.dev), developer dashboard, and related services (collectively, the "Platform"). This policy supplements our Privacy Policy.

ℹī¸ Important Notice

By continuing to use the .git Platform, you consent to the use of cookies and tracking technologies as described in this policy. You can manage your preferences at any time through the settings described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, authenticate your session, and understand how you use the Platform. We also use similar technologies like web beacons, local storage, and SDKs to enhance your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We categorize cookies based on their purpose:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They enable core features like authentication, security, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform by collecting anonymous data. This information helps us improve performance, debug issues, and optimize the developer experience.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., dark mode, language, workspace layout) to provide a personalized experience.

2.4 Third-Party & Marketing Cookies

We may allow trusted third-party partners to set cookies for analytics, advertising, or integration purposes. We do not sell your data. Marketing cookies are only used with your explicit consent.

Below is a list of specific cookies and tracking technologies used on the .git Platform:

Cookie / Technology Category Duration Purpose
git_session_id Essential Session Maintains your login session across pages.
git_csrf_token Essential Session Prevents CSRF attacks for security.
git_theme_pref Functional 1 year Remembers your UI theme preference (light/dark).
git_workspace_layout Functional 2 years Saves your dashboard layout configuration.
_ga Analytics 2 years Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique users.
_gid Analytics 24 hours Google Analytics: Distinguishes users per session.
git_telemetry_opt_in Functional Persistent Stores your telemetry consent preference.
local_storage: git_ide_config Functional Persistent Stores IDE extensions and editor settings.
hubspotutk Analytics 1 year HubSpot: Associates cookie to the user.

4. Third-Party Tracking

We integrate with third-party services that may set their own cookies. These partners are bound by data processing agreements and must comply with applicable privacy laws.

  • Google Analytics: Used for aggregate traffic analysis. We have disabled IP anonymization.
  • Segment: Our CDP for routing analytics events. Configured to respect user consent.
  • Intercom: Used for customer support chat. Sets cookies to manage conversations.
  • GitHub OAuth: If you authenticate via GitHub, GitHub may set cookies. Refer to GitHub's Privacy Policy.

5. CLI & Desktop App Telemetry

The .git CLI and desktop application may collect anonymous usage telemetry to improve tooling performance and feature development.

⚙ī¸ Opting Out of Telemetry

You can disable telemetry in the CLI by running:

$ git config --global git.telemetry false

In the Desktop App, go to Settings → Privacy → Telemetry and toggle off "Send anonymous usage data."

6. Managing Your Preferences

You have control over how we use cookies:

  • Cookie Banner: When you first visit the Platform, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies via the consent banner.
  • Dashboard Settings: Navigate to Account → Privacy → Cookie Preferences to update your choices.
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Visit AboutCookies.org for instructions.
  • Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to browser DNT signals, as the standard is not universally adopted. However, you can opt out of analytics via the dashboard.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies & Tracking Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the Platform.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

  • Email: dpo@.git.dev
  • Address: .git Inc., 123 DevOps Lane, Suite 404, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
📋 Summary

This policy covers cookies on .git.dev and the Platform. Essential cookies are always active. Analytics and marketing cookies require consent. You can manage preferences in settings or via your browser. CLI telemetry can be disabled via config.