Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2026

RepoReply ("we", "our", or "the App") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how RepoReply collects, uses, stores, and protects data when you install and use the RepoReply GitHub App.

1. Information We Collect

RepoReply only accesses data that is necessary to provide its functionality. This may include:

  • Repository metadata (repository name, ID, owner)
  • Issues and pull requests metadata (titles, numbers, timestamps, state)
  • Comments content required to post automated replies
  • Installation and configuration settings

RepoReply does not collect personal information such as email addresses, passwords, payment details, or private messages outside GitHub repositories.

2. How We Use Information

The information accessed by RepoReply is used solely to:

  • Detect inactive issues and pull requests
  • Post automated reminder comments
  • Optionally close stale issues or pull requests based on your configuration
  • Maintain logs for debugging and reliability

Data is never used for advertising, analytics tracking, or profiling.

3. Data Storage and Retention

  • RepoReply processes repository data in real time where possible
  • Minimal operational data may be temporarily stored to ensure reliable automation
  • Data is retained only as long as required to provide the service
  • When the App is uninstalled, all associated data is automatically deleted

4. Data Sharing

RepoReply does not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties.

Data is only shared when required by law or to comply with valid legal processes.

5. Security

RepoReply follows industry best practices to protect your data:

  • Uses GitHub App authentication and signed webhooks
  • Operates with least-privilege, scoped permissions
  • Encrypts sensitive data where applicable
  • Regularly reviews access permissions and security controls

6. User Control and Transparency

You remain in full control of RepoReply at all times:

  • Choose which repositories RepoReply can access
  • Customize all automation rules
  • Uninstall the App at any time via GitHub settings

7. Children's Privacy

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

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of RepoReply after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: