Privacy Policy No data collected
Last updated: August 8, 2026
1. Overview
GitHub Cherry Pick ("the Extension") is a browser extension for Google Chrome that allows developers to cherry-pick commits from GitHub Pull Requests and commits to other branches — directly from the browser, without using a terminal.
This Privacy Policy explains what information the Extension accesses, how it is used, and how it is protected.
2. Information We Access
The Extension accesses the following data solely to perform its core function:
- GitHub Personal Access Token — entered manually by the user and stored locally in
chrome.storage.localon your device only. - Active tab URL — used to detect if the current page is a GitHub PR or commit page to inject the cherry-pick button.
- GitHub API data — commit SHAs, branch names, and repository info are fetched directly from GitHub's API using your token. This data is never sent to any third-party server.
3. Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect your name, email, or any personal identifiers.
- We do not track your browsing history or activity.
- We do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking tools.
- We do not transmit any data to external servers other than GitHub's official API (
api.github.com). - We do not share any data with third parties.
4. How Your GitHub Token Is Stored
Your GitHub Personal Access Token is stored using Chrome's built-in chrome.storage.local API — which stores data only on your local device. It is never sent to any server other than api.github.com for authentication purposes.
You can delete your token at any time by opening the extension popup and clearing the token field.
5. Permissions Used
- activeTab — to detect GitHub PR and commit pages and inject the cherry-pick button.
- storage — to save your GitHub token locally on your device.
- clipboardWrite — to copy cherry-pick commands to your clipboard when requested.
- host_permissions (github.com) — to interact with GitHub pages and call the GitHub API.
6. Third-Party Services
The Extension communicates only with GitHub's official API (api.github.com) using your provided token. GitHub's own Privacy Policy applies to all interactions with their API.
7. Data Retention
No data is retained by the Extension beyond your local device. Uninstalling the Extension removes all locally stored data including your token.
8. Children's Privacy
This Extension is intended for developers and does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Aditya Barve
📧 adityabarve96@gmail.com