Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 15, 2026

OpenSwarm ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at openswarm.info and use our open-source software.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your email address when you sign up for updates, or your GitHub username when you contribute to the project.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• IP address (anonymized)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our website and services
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Communicate with you about updates and changes
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Protect against unauthorized access and abuse

3. Open-Source Software

OpenSwarm is open-source software distributed under the MIT License. When you use our software locally, it operates on your own infrastructure. We do not collect data from your local installation unless you explicitly configure it to communicate with our services.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services such as analytics providers and hosting platforms. These services may collect information as described in their own privacy policies. We currently use:

• Firebase Hosting for website delivery
• GitHub for source code hosting and collaboration

5. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Our website may use essential cookies required for basic functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Data portability

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.