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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 29, 2026

Introduction

Handoff Kit ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service, including our website and application (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Account information (name, email address, password)
  • Organization details (company name, organization settings)
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • Communication data (support messages, feedback)

Repository Data

When you connect GitHub or Azure DevOps repositories, we collect:

  • Repository metadata (name, description, language, file structure)
  • Code files and content for analysis (temporarily stored during processing)
  • OAuth tokens (encrypted and stored securely)
  • Repository activity data (commits, branches)

AI Processing Data

Your repository data is processed by Claude AI (Anthropic) to generate documentation. This processing:

  • Occurs in real-time during documentation generation
  • Is subject to Anthropic's data handling policies
  • Does not result in your code being used for AI model training
  • Is deleted from processing systems after generation completes

Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we automatically collect:

  • Usage data (features accessed, pages viewed, time spent)
  • Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
  • Log data (error logs, performance metrics)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Providing and maintaining the Service
  • Analyzing repositories and generating documentation
  • Processing payments and managing subscriptions
  • Sending service-related notifications and updates
  • Improving and optimizing the Service
  • Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
  • Complying with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service Providers

  • Anthropic (Claude AI): For AI-powered code analysis and documentation generation
  • Stripe: For payment processing
  • Vercel: For hosting and infrastructure
  • Neon: For database services
  • Cloudflare R2: For file storage

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
  • Secure OAuth token storage with encryption
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Automated backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

  • Account data: Until account deletion
  • Repository analysis data: Duration of project storage
  • Generated documentation: Until manually deleted
  • Temporary processing data: Deleted within 24 hours
  • Log data: Retained for 90 days

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@handoffkit.ai

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your session and authentication state
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze usage patterns and improve the Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: