Privacy Policy

Overview

FlexTheGrind is a menu bar application that tracks your usage of AI coding tools and displays your stats on a global leaderboard. We are committed to respecting your privacy. This policy explains exactly what data we collect, what stays local, and what gets synced.

What stays on your machine

Everything sensitive. The following data is computed and stored entirely on your local machine and never leaves it:

• Your source code, prompts, and conversations
• Raw log files from AI tools (e.g., ~/.claude/ JSONL logs)
• Session transcripts and chat history
• File paths, project names, and directory structures
• Process names and system information beyond what is needed for tool detection

What we sync

Only the minimum data needed to power the leaderboard is transmitted to our servers:

• Username — the display name you choose during setup
• Numeric score — a single number computed locally from your usage patterns
• Tool breakdown — which AI tools contributed to your score (e.g., "claude-code", "cursor")
• Streak count — number of consecutive active days
• League tier — your current league (Bronze through Legend)

This data is synced every 5 minutes over HTTPS.

How scores are computed

Your score is calculated entirely on your machine by analyzing local log files and process activity. We count metrics like active session time, token usage, and consistency. The raw data used for this calculation never leaves your computer — only the final numeric score is synced.

Data storage

Leaderboard data (usernames, scores, streaks) is stored on our servers to power the global rankings. We do not sell, share, or use this data for any purpose other than displaying the leaderboard.

Third-party services

FlexTheGrind does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. We do not use cookies on this website beyond what is strictly necessary for functionality.

Data deletion

You can delete your account and all associated leaderboard data at any time from within the app. Uninstalling the app removes all local data. To request server-side data deletion, contact us at the email below.

Open source

FlexTheGrind's source code is available on GitHub. You can audit exactly what data is collected and how scores are computed.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, reach out at privacy@flexthegrind.dev.