How We Use Cookies

Last updated: March 15, 2025

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website or use the .git platform. They help us recognize your browser, remember your preferences, maintain secure sessions, and improve your overall experience.

Like most modern developer tools, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies (including local storage, session storage, and analytics pixels) to ensure platform security, functionality, and performance.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to provide, maintain, and improve our developer platform. Specifically, cookies enable us to:

Note: Essential cookies required for authentication, security, and core platform functionality cannot be disabled. The .git CLI and web dashboard will not operate correctly without them.

Cookie Categories

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are required for core platform functionality, including session management, CSRF protection, and secure authentication. They do not collect personal information beyond what is needed to operate the service.

Example: __session_id, __csrf_token, auth_state, git_session

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how developers interact with .git, track page load times, identify console errors, and optimize deployment pipelines. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.

Example: _ga, _gid, um_data, posthog_id

3. Functionality Cookies

Remember your preferences such as dark/light mode, default deployment region, dashboard layout, and notification settings across devices and sessions.

Example: ui_preferences, theme_mode, region_default, notif_scope

4. Advertising & Marketing Cookies

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or sell user data. We may use first-party cookies to show relevant product announcements, beta feature invitations, or educational content based on your usage patterns.

Managing & Deleting Cookies

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

Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from logging in, using the CLI integration, or accessing deployment features. You can adjust your preferences at any time via our platform settings or by visiting our Cookie Preferences Center.

For browser-specific instructions:

Third-Party Cookies & Integrations

Some .git integrations (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Slack, Datadog) may set their own cookies when you connect services, authorize OAuth scopes, or use embedded widgets. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

We only partner with vendors that comply with industry-standard data protection practices, GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2 Type II requirements. Third-party tracking is never used for cross-site behavioral advertising.

Policy Updates

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in technology, regulatory requirements, or platform features. Material changes will be notified via in-app announcements or email to registered account holders. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices, data handling, or need assistance managing your preferences, please reach out:

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your data at any time. Visit your Privacy Dashboard to manage your account data and cookie consent.