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01Who We Are

Pockel ("we", "us", "our") are an Australian entity. This Privacy Policy applies to our website at pockel.io and any products or services we offer.

02What Information We Collect

We do not directly collect any personal information.

We do not use analytics, tracking pixels, contact forms, cookies, or any other data collection mechanisms on our website or in our products.

03Information Automatically Collected by Our Hosting Provider

When you visit our website, our hosting provider Namecheap may automatically collect certain information needed for the delivery of our service. According to Namecheap's privacy policy, this may include:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type
  • Cookie info
  • Device info
  • Access date and time
  • Pages visited
  • Log files

Namecheap also uses cookies to "track user traffic patterns" and may use third-party tracking utilities to manage content effectiveness.

Namecheap Privacy Policy

04Third-Party Service Providers

Provider Purpose What They May Collect Privacy Policy
Namecheap Website hosting IP addresses, browser type, cookies, device info, access logs Link
GitHub Hosting open-source software IP addresses, device information, service usage data, cookies, geolocation data, website usage data (referring site, pages viewed, links clicked) Link
OpenRouter API service (only when you use our products with an OpenRouter API key) API key, inputs/outputs sent through the service, IP address, browser type, device info, cookies, clickstream data, geolocation Link

4.1 Namecheap (Hosting)

Namecheap states they "do not share information about individual users with any third party, except in order to comply with applicable law or valid legal process or to protect the personal safety of our users or the public."

4.2 GitHub (Open Source Hosting)

GitHub's privacy statement (effective April 27, 2026) states they collect personal data including:

  • Automatically: IP address, device information, session details, date/time of requests, operating system, application version, referring site, pages viewed, links clicked, and geolocation data
  • Cookies: Essential cookies for functionality, and non-essential cookies for analytics and advertising (where consent is obtained)
  • Email interactions

GitHub uses this data for service provision, security, personalization, communication, and product development. Github may share data with affiliates, and authorities as required by law.

4.3 OpenRouter (API Service — Only When You Use Our Products)

Critical: When you use our products with an OpenRouter API key, OpenRouter collects your API key and account information, plus inputs and outputs you send through their service.

OpenRouter also collects:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Cookies and tracking data via Google Analytics and PostHog
  • Clickstream data and session replay data

OpenRouter uses this data to provide the service, product improvement, marketing communications, and security. Data may be shared with service providers, affiliates, and as required by law.

We do not have access to your OpenRouter API key or the data you process through their service. Your use of OpenRouter is governed entirely by their terms and privacy policy.

05How We Use Information

We do not use, store, or process any personal information ourselves.

Any technical data collected is handled solely by the third-party providers listed above.

06Cookies and Tracking

We do not set any cookies ourselves. However:

  • Namecheap may place cookies to track user traffic patterns
  • GitHub uses essential and non-essential cookies (the latter only with consent in certain jurisdictions)
  • OpenRouter uses strictly necessary, functional, and analytics cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more info, see the cookie policy of each provider.

07Data Transfers

All three providers may transfer data outside Australia:

  • Namecheap processes data in the United States and other countries
  • GitHub stores and processes data in the US and other countries
  • OpenRouter transfers data to the US and other countries

08Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:

  • Access personal information held about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Lodge a complaint about privacy practices

Since we do not hold personal information directly, we would direct requests and concerns to the relevant third-party provider. You may also exercise your rights to these providers directly:

09Complaints

If you have a privacy concern, please contact us at privacy@pockel.io. If our response is unsatisfactory, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

10Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. With changes posted here with an updated link.

11Contact Us

Pockel

Email: privacy@pockel.io

Website: pockel.io