# Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 9, 2025

## 1. Overview

OpenLIT ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website [https://openlit.io](/content/site-root.html). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website or use our open-source software.

## 2. Information We Collect

**Website analytics:** We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and geographic region. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

**Contact information:** If you contact us via email at [contact@openlit.io](mailto:contact@openlit.io), we receive and store your email address and message content in order to respond to your inquiry.

**Self-hosted software:** OpenLIT is an open-source platform you deploy on your own infrastructure. We do not collect, access, or store any telemetry data processed by your OpenLIT installation.

## 3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

- Understand how visitors use our website and improve content
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Monitor website performance and security

## 4. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:

- **Google Analytics (GA4)** — anonymous usage analytics
- **GitHub** — we display public repository statistics via the GitHub API

## 5. Cookies

Our website uses a single functional cookie (`theme`) to remember your light/dark mode preference. Google Analytics may set additional cookies for analytics purposes. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

## 6. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings (26 months). Email correspondence is retained for as long as needed to address your inquiry.

## 7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at [contact@openlit.io](mailto:contact@openlit.io).

## 8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the updated date at the top of this page.

## 9. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at [contact@openlit.io](mailto:contact@openlit.io).