Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Git Insight ("we", "our", or "the Software") handles information when you use the Git Insight plugin for JetBrains IDEs.

Overview

Git Insight is designed with privacy in mind. All data processing occurs locally on your machine. We do not collect, transmit, or store any of your data on external servers.

Data Processing

What Data the Software Processes

Git Insight analyzes your local Git repositories to provide statistics and insights. The data processed includes:

• Git Author Information: Author names and email addresses from Git commit history
• Commit Metadata: Commit hashes, dates, and messages
• File Statistics: File paths, line counts, and change statistics from your repository
• Repository Structure: File extensions and directory structure for categorization

How Data Is Processed

• All data is read directly from your local Git repository using standard Git commands
• Data processing happens entirely within your JetBrains IDE
• Statistics and settings are stored locally in your project's .idea directory
• No data is transmitted over the network

Data Storage

• Plugin settings are stored in .idea/gitInsight.xml within your project directory
• Developer merge configurations are stored locally
• Commit exclusion settings are stored locally
• You have full control over this data and can delete it at any time

Data We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT collect personal information
• We do NOT transmit repository data to external servers
• We do NOT use analytics or tracking services
• We do NOT access repositories other than those you explicitly open in your IDE

Third-Party Services

Git Insight does not integrate with any third-party services or APIs. The Software operates entirely offline and locally.

Your Rights

Since all data remains on your local machine, you have complete control over it:

• Access: View your data in the plugin UI or in configuration files
• Deletion: Remove plugin settings by deleting .idea/gitInsight.xml
• Portability: Your settings files can be copied or version-controlled as needed

Children's Privacy

Git Insight is a developer tool and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website and in the plugin documentation. Your continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.