Last Updated: December 31, 2025
1. Introduction
LingCode ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our macOS application, LingCode.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- API Keys: When you configure AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic), you may provide API keys. These are stored securely in your macOS Keychain and are never transmitted to our servers.
- Code and Files: All code and files you work with remain on your local machine. We do not access, collect, or transmit your code or files.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the application (e.g., feature usage, error reports).
- Crash Reports: If the application crashes, we may collect crash logs to help diagnose and fix issues.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the LingCode application
- Improve and optimize the application's performance
- Diagnose and fix technical issues
- Understand how users interact with the application
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Local Storage
All your code, files, and API keys are stored locally on your Mac. We do not maintain servers that store your data.
4.2 API Keys
API keys are stored securely in the macOS Keychain using Apple's secure storage APIs. We never have access to your API keys.
4.3 AI Provider Communication
When you use AI features, your code and prompts are sent directly to the AI provider (OpenAI or Anthropic) you've configured. This communication is subject to the privacy policies of those providers:
5. Local-Only Mode
LingCode offers a "Local-Only Mode" that ensures all operations remain on your local machine. When enabled, no data is transmitted to external services except for AI API calls (which you control via your API keys).
6. Third-Party Services
LingCode integrates with the following third-party services:
- OpenAI: For GPT-4 AI features (optional, requires your API key)
- Anthropic: For Claude AI features (optional, requires your API key)
- GitHub: For Git operations (optional, uses your Git credentials)
Your use of these services is subject to their respective privacy policies.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect and defend our rights or property
- With your explicit consent
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review your stored data (all stored locally on your Mac)
- Delete your data (uninstall the application)
- Opt out of usage tracking (if implemented)
- Use Local-Only Mode to minimize data transmission
9. Children's Privacy
LingCode is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to This Privacy 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.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: hhuangweijia@gmail.com
- Phone: (646) 567-1456
- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/Xavierhuang/LingCode/issues
- Repository: https://github.com/Xavierhuang/LingCode
12. Open Source
LingCode is an open-source project. You can review the source code at any time to verify our privacy practices. The source code is available at https://github.com/Xavierhuang/LingCode.