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Last updated: September 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sunset Sentinel ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our API deprecation monitoring service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Google Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your email address, name, and profile picture from Google.
  • Slack Webhook URL: You provide this to receive notifications in your Slack workspace.
  • API Subscriptions: Your selected API sources that you want to monitor for deprecation notices.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Information: How you interact with our service, including pages visited and features used.
  • Log Information: Server logs that may include IP addresses, browser type, and timestamps.
  • Session Data: Temporary session information to keep you logged in.

2.3 Information We Scrape

  • Public API Documentation: We monitor publicly available API documentation and change logs from third-party services.
  • Deprecation Notices: We collect and curate deprecation announcements from supported API providers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our API deprecation monitoring service
  • Send you relevant deprecation notices via Slack
  • Authenticate your account and manage your session
  • Customize your experience based on your API subscriptions
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to the sharing
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate (Google OAuth, Firebase, Fly.io)
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition of our business

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure hosting infrastructure with reputable providers

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

  • Account Information: Retained while your account is active
  • Usage Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes
  • Deprecation Notices: Retained indefinitely as they provide historical value

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
  • Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party platforms:

  • Google OAuth: For authentication - governed by Google's Privacy Policy
  • Firebase: For data storage - governed by Firebase Privacy Policy
  • Slack: For notifications - governed by Slack's Privacy Policy

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: support@sunset-sentinel.com
  • GitHub: Create an issue

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