Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 14, 2025

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to CopyCated ("we," "our," or "us"). CopyCated is a multi-vendor marketplace platform that enables developers to monetize their GitHub repositories. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our platform at copycated.com (the "Service").

CopyCated is operated by Smooth Calc LLC. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account on CopyCated, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (as provided through authentication)
  • Profile information
  • Authentication credentials (managed by Stack Auth)

GitHub Account Data

When you connect your GitHub account via OAuth, we collect:

  • GitHub username
  • Public profile information
  • Email addresses associated with your GitHub account
  • Repository access permissions (as granted by you)
  • OAuth access tokens (stored securely to manage repository invitations)

Payment Information

When you make or receive payments through CopyCated:

  • Payment processing is handled by Stripe
  • We do not store your full credit card information
  • We store transaction records, including amounts, dates, and product information
  • For sellers, we store your Stripe Connect account ID and payout information

Store and Product Data

When you create a store or list products:

  • Store name, slug, and description
  • Product listings (repository names, descriptions, prices)
  • Repository metadata
  • Purchase history and transaction records

Usage Analytics

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the Service:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and general location data
  • Pages visited and actions taken on our platform
  • Performance metrics via Vercel Analytics
  • Referral sources

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the CopyCated marketplace platform
  • Process payments and manage transactions between buyers and sellers
  • Send GitHub repository invitations to buyers who purchase access
  • Manage seller stores and product listings
  • Communicate with you about your account, transactions, and platform updates
  • Send transactional emails (purchase confirmations, sales notifications)
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate CopyCated:

Stack Auth

We use Stack Auth for authentication and user management. Stack Auth processes your email address and authentication credentials. Please review Stack Auth's privacy policy for more information about how they handle your data.

Stripe

We use Stripe and Stripe Connect for payment processing. When you make a purchase or receive payments, your payment information is processed by Stripe. Stripe's privacy policy governs how they handle your payment data.

GitHub

We integrate with GitHub via OAuth to manage repository access. When you connect your GitHub account, GitHub's privacy policy applies to the data they share with us.

Vercel Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform. Vercel Analytics is privacy-friendly and does not use cookies or collect personally identifiable information.

Neon

We use Neon for database hosting. Your data is stored securely on Neon's infrastructure.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Other Users: When you create a store or list products, your store information and product listings are publicly visible to other users.
  • With Service Providers: We share data with third-party services (Stack Auth, Stripe, GitHub, Vercel, Neon) as necessary to operate our platform.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of CopyCated, our users, or others.
  • Business Transfers: If CopyCated is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, session management, and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security measures include:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure authentication via Stack Auth
  • Secure payment processing via Stripe
  • Access controls and authorization checks
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Transaction records and purchase history may be retained for accounting, tax, and legal compliance purposes even after account deletion.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can update or correct your account information through your account settings.
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of certain data collection and marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

Children's Privacy

CopyCated is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

CopyCated is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For material changes, we will provide notice through the Service or via email.

Contact Information

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

Smooth Calc LLC
Email: hey@smoothcalc.com