Your data, your control

Privacy Policy

We believe in transparency. Here's exactly how Starverse handles your data.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

1. Introduction

Starverse ("we", "our", or "the Service") is a web application that helps developers manage and organize their GitHub starred repositories. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

Via GitHub OAuth, we receive your GitHub username, email address, profile avatar URL, and GitHub user ID.

Repository Data

Metadata about your starred repos: name, owner, description, language, star/fork counts, dates, and README content (on-demand).

User-Generated Data

Custom tags, collections, and organizational preferences you create within Starverse.

AI API Keys (BYOK)

Optional API keys for OpenAI, Gemini, or OpenRouter — encrypted at rest with AES-256.

3. How We Use Your Information

Authenticate you and maintain your session

Import and synchronize your starred repositories

Enable search, filtering, tagging, and collections

Provide AI-powered tag suggestions (with your key)

Improve the Service and fix issues

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored in a PostgreSQL database on Supabase with strict Row-Level Security (RLS) policies — your data is isolated and only accessible to you.

AI API keys are encrypted at rest and never logged or exposed in plaintext. All data transmission uses HTTPS with industry-standard security practices.

5. Third-Party Services

GitHub API

Authentication and starred repository data

Privacy Statement

Supabase

Authentication and database hosting

AI Providers

OpenAI, Google, OpenRouter — only with your own key

Vercel

Hosting and deployment

6. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account at any time through the Settings page. Upon account deletion, all your data is permanently removed — including starred repository records, tags, collections, and encrypted AI keys.

7. Your Rights

Access all data we store about you

Export your data (tags, collections, stars)

Delete your account and all associated data

Disconnect your GitHub account at any time

Remove your AI API keys at any time

We are committed to GDPR-friendly data practices. If you have questions about your data rights, please contact us.

8. Cookies & Local Storage

Starverse uses essential cookies only for session management and authentication. We also use browser local storage to persist your theme preference. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

Starverse is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can reach us through our GitHub Issues page.