Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

The Cloth Foundation (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates cloth.dev, the official website for the Cloth programming language.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that data.

1. Overview

We are committed to respecting your privacy.

We aim to:

• Collect minimal data
• Be transparent about what we collect
• Avoid unnecessary tracking or invasive practices

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Email address (e.g., for contact or newsletters)
• Name or username (if submitting forms or contributions)
• Content you submit (feedback, issues, documentation, etc.)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access cloth.dev, we may collect limited technical data, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URLs

This data is used for basic analytics, security, and site performance.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking

We may use minimal cookies or similar technologies for:

• Basic site functionality
• Anonymous usage analytics

We do not use invasive tracking, fingerprinting, or behavioral profiling.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Improve documentation and user experience
• Respond to inquiries or feedback
• Ensure security and prevent abuse
• Analyze general usage trends (non-personal)

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information only in the following cases:

• With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) strictly for operating the site
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the integrity, security, or users of the platform

5. Open Source Contributions

If you contribute to Cloth (e.g., via repositories, issues, or discussions):

• Your contributions may be publicly visible
• Your username and submitted content may be stored indefinitely as part of project history

6. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

• Contact information: retained as needed for communication
• Analytics data: typically aggregated and anonymized
• Contributions: retained indefinitely as part of the project record

7. Your Rights

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

• Access personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure hosting environments
• Limiting data collection
• Avoiding unnecessary storage of sensitive information

However, no system is completely secure.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (e.g., analytics providers, hosting platforms).

These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We aim to use privacy-respecting providers whenever possible.

10. Children’s Privacy

cloth.dev is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

• Updates will be posted on this page
• Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of changes

12. Contact

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:

Cloth Foundation
Website: https://cloth.dev
Email: contact@cloth.dev

13. Summary (Plain English)

• We collect very little data
• We don’t sell your information
• We use data mainly to run and improve the site
• Contributions are public by nature
• You can contact us anytime about your data