Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
Introduction
shadcn.io ("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 and use our services.
shadcn.io is a community-driven shadcn/ui component library for React developers, providing UI components, patterns, and resources for building modern web applications.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Profile information you choose to provide
- Authentication data (passwords are securely hashed)
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:
- Pages visited and components viewed
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address
- Referring URLs
Workspace and Collaboration Data
If you create or join a workspace, we collect:
- Workspace name and settings
- Team member information
- Collaboration activity
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Create and manage your account
- Enable workspace collaboration features
- Send important notifications about your account
- Improve our component library and user experience
- Respond to your requests and support inquiries
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our services
- Improve site performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our platform:
- Authentication: Better Auth for secure sign-in
- Database: PostgreSQL via Prisma for data storage
- Email: Resend for transactional emails
- Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics to understand usage
- Advertising: Self-hosted sponsorship slots booked directly with us. We do not load third-party ad networks, do not set advertising cookies, and do not share visitor data with advertisers.
These services have their own privacy policies and handle data according to their terms.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security updates
- Access controls and authentication
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data
- Export your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
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 and updating the "Last updated" date.
Open Source Components
shadcn.io provides open-source UI components. When you use our components in your projects, no data is sent back to us. The components run entirely in your application.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://shadcn.io
By using shadcn.io, you agree to this Privacy Policy.