Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. Introduction
getCourage (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it.
2. Data we collect
Account data: When you sign in with GitHub, we receive your public profile information (username, avatar URL, public email). We do not access your private repositories, private email, or any code.
Usage data: We collect anonymous page view statistics using privacy-friendly analytics (no cookies, no personal identifiers).
Self-reported data: Skills, career goals, and progress you voluntarily enter into the platform.
3. How we use your data
- Providing personalized career recommendations
- Displaying your progress on career paths
- Improving the platform based on aggregate usage patterns
We never sell your data to third parties. We never share individual user data.
4. Data storage
Your data is stored on servers in the European Union (Hetzner, Germany). Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest.
5. Your rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access — Request a copy of your data
- Rectification — Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure — Request deletion of your data
- Portability — Export your data in a standard format
- Objection — Object to processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@getcourage.dev.
6. Cookies
getCourage uses a single essential cookie for authentication session management. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
7. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.
8. Contact
For privacy-related questions, email privacy@getcourage.dev.