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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Introduction

VillageSQL ("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 visit our website villagesql.com or use our open-source database software.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our software.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or blog updates
  • Participate in our community discussions on GitHub, Discord, or other platforms
  • Submit bug reports or feature requests

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

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

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages you visit and the time spent on those pages
  • Referring website addresses

This information is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools.

Software Usage Information

VillageSQL Server is open-source software. When you download and use our software:

  • We do not collect any telemetry or usage data from the software itself
  • Your database queries, data, and configurations remain entirely on your infrastructure
  • We have no access to your databases or the data stored within them

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send you newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Improve our website and software
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as email delivery services, analytics providers, and hosting services (e.g., Google Forms for contact form handling).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including:

  • GitHub (for code repositories and discussions)
  • Discord (for community chat)
  • Google Fonts (for web fonts)
  • Google Forms (for contact form handling)

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., theme preference)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

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

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@villagesql.com.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: