Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Introduction

BearGist (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our macOS application.

Information We Collect

GitHub Authentication

To use BearGist, you need to provide a GitHub Personal Access Token. This token is:

  • Stored securely in your macOS Keychain
  • Never transmitted to our servers
  • Used only to communicate directly with GitHub's API
  • Accessible only to you and the BearGist application

Gist Data

Your gists and code snippets are fetched directly from GitHub's servers. We do not store, cache, or have access to your gist content on any of our servers.

Analytics

We may collect anonymous usage analytics to improve the app experience. This data does not include any personal information or gist content.

How We Use Your Information

Your GitHub token is used solely to:

  • Authenticate with GitHub's API
  • Create, read, update, and delete your gists
  • Display your gist information within the app

Data Security

We take security seriously:

  • Your GitHub token is stored in macOS Keychain, Apple's secure credential storage
  • All communication with GitHub uses HTTPS encryption
  • We do not operate any servers that store your data
  • The app runs entirely on your local machine

Third-Party Services

BearGist interacts with the following third-party services:

  • GitHub API: To manage your gists. Please review GitHub's privacy policy for information about how they handle your data.

Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

  • You can disconnect your GitHub account at any time through the app settings
  • You can delete the app and all locally stored data
  • Your GitHub token can be revoked directly from GitHub's settings

Children's Privacy

BearGist is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

support@beargist.app