Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 6, 2026
01. Introduction
The AltStack ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website thealtstack.com.
02. Information We Collect
We believe in data minimalism. You generally do not need an account to browse the directory, but creating an account unlocks features like saving favorites.
- •Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and optional profile name.
- •Authentication Data: We securely store hashed passwords or authentication tokens provided by third-party services (e.g., Google) to manage your session.
- •Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage data to improve our directory.
03. Deployment Configuration Data
When you use our "Deploy Your Stack" or "Stack Builder" features:
- •Local Generation: The generation of
docker-compose.ymlfiles happens entirely client-side or transiently. We do not store your environment variables, API keys, or server secrets on our servers. - •No Telemetry: We do not track the specific configurations or stacks you deploy to your private servers.
04. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:
- Maintaining and improving The AltStack directory.
- Managing your user account, favorites, and preferences.
- Responding to your tool submissions or inquiries.
- Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse.
05. Third-Party Services
We may link to third-party websites (the tools we list). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
06. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@thealtstack.com.