Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Introduction

Claude Code and Codex Assist is an unofficial, community-created VS Code extension that helps you manage your Claude Code and Codex CLI chat history. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data.

Privacy-First Design

Claude Code and Codex Assist is built with privacy as a core principle:

  • All data processing happens locally on your device
  • Your chat history never leaves your computer unless you explicitly opt-in to community features
  • No analytics or tracking is enabled by default
  • The extension reads from your local ~/.claude/ and ~/.codex/ directories only

Data Collection

Default (No Opt-In)

When you use Claude Code and Codex Assist without enabling any optional features:

  • No data is sent to external servers
  • No analytics or usage statistics are collected
  • All processing is done locally using WebAssembly (sql.js)
  • Your chat history remains private on your device

Optional Community Features (Opt-In Only)

If you explicitly enable community features like the leaderboard, the following data may be shared:

  • Anonymous usage statistics (token counts, session counts)
  • Device identifier (randomly generated, not linked to personal info)
  • Optional profile information (username, Twitter handle) if you choose to provide it
  • Aggregate usage patterns for leaderboard rankings

You can disable community features at any time through the extension settings.

Error Reporting

If you opt-in to anonymous error reporting:

  • Error messages and stack traces are sent to help us fix bugs
  • No personal information or chat content is included
  • Reports are anonymous and cannot be traced back to you
  • You can disable error reporting at any time

Third-Party Services

Claude Code and Codex Assist may interact with the following services (only if you opt-in):

  • Leaderboard API: Stores anonymous usage statistics for community rankings
  • Error Reporting Service: Collects crash reports and error logs (anonymous)

These services are hosted securely and do not have access to your chat content.

Data Storage

  • All local data is stored in an SQLite database within your VS Code extension directory
  • The database is never uploaded or shared unless you explicitly opt-in
  • You can delete the database at any time through VS Code's extension settings
  • Uninstalling the extension removes all local data

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Use the extension completely offline (no internet connection required)
  • Opt-out of all data sharing features (default state)
  • Request deletion of any data you've shared (contact us via GitHub)
  • Export your local database at any time
  • Review the extension's source code (it's open source)

Cookies and Tracking

This landing page and the VS Code extension do not use cookies or tracking scripts. If you enable optional analytics in the extension settings, anonymous usage statistics may be collected, but no personally identifiable information is tracked.

Children's Privacy

Claude Code and Codex Assist is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe a child has provided data to us, please contact us via GitHub.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be announced through the extension's changelog and GitHub repository.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please:

Disclaimer

Important: Claude Code and Codex Assist is an unofficial, community-created extension. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Anthropic, OpenAI, Claude AI, or Codex. This extension is an independent project created to enhance the Claude Code and Codex CLI experience.