Introduction
Frost ("we", "our", or "us") is a GitHub App that provides code freeze management for repositories.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
When you install and use Frost, we collect the following information:
From GitHub
- Your GitHub username and user ID
- Your email address (if provided to GitHub)
- Your profile avatar URL
- Organization memberships and roles
- Repository names and metadata for repositories where Frost is installed
- Pull request information (titles, numbers, branch names, authors)
Generated by Your Use
- Code freeze configuration settings
- Audit logs of configuration changes
- Notification preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide the code freeze management service
- Create and update GitHub status checks on pull requests
- Send email notifications about freeze status (if enabled)
- Display your repositories and organizations in the dashboard
- Authenticate you when you sign in
- Maintain audit logs for security and compliance
Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not read or store your source code
- We do not access file contents in your repositories
- We do not track your browsing activity outside of Frost
- We do not sell your data to third parties
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use HTTPS for all data transmission
and implement appropriate technical measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as you have Frost installed. When you uninstall Frost from your
GitHub account or organization, we will delete your associated data within 30 days.
Third-Party Services
Frost integrates with the following third-party services:
- GitHub - For authentication, repository access, and status checks
- Email Service Provider - For sending notification emails
Each of these services has their own privacy policies that govern their use of your data.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Uninstall Frost at any time from your GitHub settings
- Disable email notifications in your settings
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes
by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
[email protected]