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Privacy Policy

Privacy First
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Updated: January 2026

// TL;DR

We don't track you. We don't collect your data. We don't use cookies for tracking. VibeTrace displays publicly available AI model data - that's it. Your privacy is respected by design.

// Data We Collect

VibeTrace is designed with privacy as a core principle. We collect minimal data:

  • No personal information: We don't require accounts, emails, or any personal identifiers.
  • No tracking cookies: We don't use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.
  • No analytics tracking: We don't track your browsing behavior or collect usage patterns.
  • Aggregated API data only: All data displayed comes from public APIs (ZeroEval, GitHub, HuggingFace, etc.).

// How We Use Data

The data displayed on VibeTrace is sourced from public APIs and benchmarks:

  • Model performance data: Sourced from ZeroEval and other public benchmarks.
  • Ecosystem activity: GitHub trending repos, HuggingFace models, news articles.
  • All data is cached: We cache API responses server-side to reduce load on source APIs.
  • No user profiling: We don't build profiles or track individual users.

// Cookies & Storage

We use minimal browser storage:

  • Theme preference: Your light/dark mode choice is stored in localStorage.
  • No tracking cookies: We don't set any tracking or third-party cookies.
  • No fingerprinting: We don't use browser fingerprinting techniques.

// Third-Party Services

VibeTrace fetches data from the following public APIs:

  • ZeroEval: AI model benchmarks and ELO ratings
  • GitHub API: Trending repositories and ecosystem activity
  • HuggingFace API: Model information and spaces
  • Hacker News API: Tech news and discussions
  • arXiv API: Research paper metadata
  • Dev.to API: Developer articles

These services have their own privacy policies. We only fetch publicly available data.

// Data Security

We take security seriously:

  • HTTPS only: All connections are encrypted with TLS.
  • No user data stored: Since we don't collect user data, there's nothing to breach.
  • API data caching: Cached data is stored server-side with 1-hour expiration.
  • Open source friendly: Our approach is transparent and privacy-respecting.

// Your Rights

Since we don't collect personal data, traditional data rights (access, deletion, portability) don't apply in the usual sense. However:

  • Clear your theme preference: Delete localStorage in your browser settings.
  • Use without tracking: Browse freely knowing you're not being tracked.
  • Questions welcome: Contact us if you have any privacy concerns.

// Questions?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, feel free to reach out. We're committed to transparency and respecting your privacy.