Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 26, 2026

Overview

Shai CLI ("Shai", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our website at shaicli.dev and the Shai command-line tool.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Username
  • Password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing)
  • Display name (optional)
  • Avatar URL (optional)

If you sign in with GitHub, we also receive your GitHub username and email address from GitHub's OAuth service.

Configuration Data

When you publish configurations, we store the files and metadata you upload. Public configurations are visible to all users. Private configurations are only visible to you.

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and actions taken
  • Date and time of visits

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Shai service
  • Authenticate you and secure your account
  • Send important service updates (e.g., password resets, security alerts)
  • Improve our service based on usage patterns
  • Prevent abuse and enforce our Terms of Service

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

  • Public configurations: Visible to all users, including your username
  • Service providers: We use third-party services for hosting and email delivery
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and encrypted storage of sensitive information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your account information as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal information and private configurations. Public configurations may be retained if they have been forked by other users.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and download your data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].