Privacy Policy | GitHub Help Wanted

GitHub Help Wanted respects user privacy and keeps data collection minimal. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit the site, why it is collected, and what choices you have.

Key Takeaways #

Minimal collection by default: the site is designed to work without requiring personal information.
Aggregated analytics (if enabled): traffic measurement focuses on aggregated metrics, not identity.
No intentional collection of sensitive data: readers should avoid sending secrets or personal data by email.
Third-party services exist: hosting/CDN providers may process basic request data to deliver the site.
Policy may evolve: updates happen when infrastructure or analytics settings change.

What Information May Be Collected #

1) Basic request data (server logs) #

Like most websites, the infrastructure that serves pages may process basic technical information to deliver content and protect the service from abuse. This can include:

IP address (often logged by hosting/CDN providers for security and rate limiting),
user agent (browser/device),
requested URL and timestamp,
referrer (the previous page, if provided by the browser),
and response status codes.

This information is commonly used for:

detecting abuse (spam, scraping, denial-of-service attempts),
diagnosing errors (broken pages, misconfigured redirects),
and understanding performance issues.

GitHub Help Wanted does not sell personal information.

2) Analytics (optional) #

If analytics is enabled, the preference is privacy-friendly measurement. For example, Umami is commonly used as a lightweight analytics platform that can be configured to avoid collecting personally identifiable information. Analytics configuration may change over time; this policy is written to cover the general approach:

measure page views and high-level usage patterns,
avoid building user profiles,
and avoid collecting sensitive identifiers.

Readers should treat analytics as aggregated traffic measurement rather than tracking individuals.

3) Voluntary communications #

If you contact the site via email, the message content and email address are provided by you. Email should not include secrets (API keys, passwords) or sensitive personal information. If sensitive data is included accidentally, the best way to mitigate is to rotate or revoke the exposed credential as soon as possible.

Cookies and Similar Technologies #

GitHub Help Wanted aims to keep cookie usage minimal. Depending on hosting and analytics configuration, cookies may be used for:

basic site functionality (rare for a static site),
security protections provided by the hosting/CDN,
or analytics measurement (depending on the tool and configuration).

If cookies are used, they are intended for operational purposes rather than advertising profiles.

Third-Party Services #

This website may rely on third-party services to function (for example: hosting, CDN, security protections, analytics). Those providers may process request data in the normal course of delivering content. Where possible, configuration choices aim to minimize data collection while preserving reliability and security.

When reviewing third-party services, the site prefers providers with published privacy policies and clear documentation, and it avoids unnecessary integrations.

Data Retention #

Retention depends on the infrastructure in use:

server logs are typically retained for a limited period for security and operational troubleshooting;
analytics data (if enabled) may be retained longer to understand long-term content performance.

The guiding principle is to retain data only as long as needed for legitimate operational purposes.

Security #

No website can guarantee absolute security, but reasonable safeguards are used where possible:

HTTPS for transport security (where available),
principle-of-least-privilege access for administrative systems,
and routine monitoring for abuse and errors.

Readers should still practice safe browsing habits: keep browsers updated and avoid reusing passwords.

Your Rights and Choices #

Depending on your location, privacy laws may provide rights such as access, deletion, or restriction of processing. For example:

the EU’s GDPR defines principles and rights around personal data processing;
California’s privacy laws provide consumer privacy rights for residents of California.

Because GitHub Help Wanted aims to avoid collecting personal data, most requests can be handled by minimizing or deleting data associated with communications (for example, emails). If you have privacy questions or requests, contact the site via the email listed on the Contact page.

Changes to This Policy #

This policy may be updated as the site evolves (new analytics configuration, hosting changes, or improvements to disclosures). The most recent version should be considered authoritative for current practices.

Children’s Privacy #

This site is not intended for children, and it does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact the site so it can be removed where reasonably possible.