Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Overview
nowpublic ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
From GitHub
- Your GitHub username and account ID (when you authenticate)
- Email address (for account communications)
From Usage
- Machine identifiers for free tier subdomain assignment
- Tunnel connection metadata (timestamps, bandwidth usage)
- Request logs for debugging and abuse prevention
We do not inspect or log the content of your tunneled traffic.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the tunneling service
- To assign stable subdomains based on machine identity
- To enforce usage limits and prevent abuse
- To send important service notifications
Data Storage
Account data is stored in a managed cloud database. Connection metadata is stored temporarily for operational purposes. All data is transmitted over TLS.
Data Retention
- Account data is retained until you delete your account
- Connection logs are retained for 30 days
- Billing information is retained as required by law
Third-Party Services
We use third-party service providers for authentication (GitHub), payment processing (Stripe), cloud hosting (Cloudflare), and database services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at hi@nowpublic.dev. We will respond within 30 days.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact us at hi@nowpublic.dev.