Privacy

Last updated 3 July 2026

We keep this simple: Pirate Face collects as little as possible, and we don't sell your data.

What we store in your browser

• A single preference for your light/dark theme (pf-theme), kept in your browser's local storage. It never leaves your device.

What we collect

• Basic, privacy-respecting analytics - aggregate page views and performance. We do not build advertising profiles.
• Server logs - standard request logs (IP, user agent, timestamp) retained briefly for security and abuse prevention.
• Handle claims - when you verify a handle through an external identity provider (such as Hugging Face or X), we receive your public profile (username and, where applicable, a verification token) to prove ownership. We store the handle and its verified status.

Model data

Model metadata (sizes, checksums, downloads, licenses, READMEs) is fetched from the Hugging Face Hub and cached. Browsing models does not require an account and is not tied to your identity.

Third parties

We rely on infrastructure providers (hosting, analytics, and any identity provider you choose to verify with). They process data only to provide their service. Torrent traffic is peer-to-peer; your torrent client connects directly to peers, and your IP may be visible to them, as with any BitTorrent transfer.

Your choices

You can clear the theme preference by clearing your browser storage. To remove a verified handle or ask what we hold, email help@pirateface.co.

Changes

We may update this policy; material changes will be noted here with a new “last updated” date.