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title Privacy Policy
description Privacy policy for Pointbreak

Effective Date: November 3, 2025 Last Updated: November 3, 2025

Introduction

Kevin Swiber ("we," "us," or "our") operates Pointbreak, a debugging tool that enables AI assistants to control debuggers in integrated development environments (IDEs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use Pointbreak.

Key Principle: We collect NO data from your debugging sessions.

What Pointbreak Is

Pointbreak is a local debugging tool that:

  • Runs entirely on your computer
  • Connects to your IDE's debugging interface
  • Receives commands from AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • Controls debug sessions locally

All debugging operations occur on your local machine. We do not have access to your code, debug sessions, or development environment.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be crystal clear about what we don't collect:

  • ❌ Source code - We never see your code
  • ❌ Debug session data - Stack traces, variable values, breakpoint data
  • ❌ File paths or project structure - We don't know what you're debugging
  • ❌ IDE contents - We don't access your editor windows or files
  • ❌ Personal information - Name, email, or identifying information (unless you sign up for future paid features)
  • ❌ Usage logs - We don't track which files or functions you debug

Optional Telemetry (Opt-In Only)

In the future, Pointbreak may include optional telemetry that is disabled by default. You will have to explicitly opt-in. There is no active telemetry being communicated at this time.

If You Opt-In, We Will Collect:

  • ✅ Anonymous usage statistics:
    • Which Pointbreak features are used (e.g., "breakpoint set," "step over")
    • Frequency of feature usage
    • Error rates (if commands fail)
  • ✅ Technical information:
    • Operating system and version
    • Pointbreak version
    • IDE type (VS Code, Cursor, etc.)
  • ✅ Performance metrics:
    • Command execution time
    • MCP connection status

We Still Will NOT Collect:

Even with telemetry enabled:

  • ❌ Your source code or file contents
  • ❌ Debug session data (variables, stack traces)
  • ❌ File paths or names
  • ❌ IP addresses or identifying information

How We Will Use Telemetry:

  • Understand which features are most valuable
  • Identify and fix bugs
  • Improve performance
  • Prioritize new features

Opting Out:

You can change your preference at any time. Opt-out will be the default setting.

Third-Party Services

AI Assistant Services

When using Pointbreak with AI assistants (Claude, etc.), your conversations with the AI may include information about your debugging session. This data is sent to the AI service provider, not to Pointbreak.

What the AI might see:

  • Debugging commands you request ("set a breakpoint on line 42")
  • Stack traces or errors you share with the AI
  • Code snippets you discuss with the AI

Recommended:

Pointbreak itself does not send your data to AI services. The AI assistant's MCP client communicates with your local Pointbreak server.

IDE Integrations

Pointbreak connects to your IDE's Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP) interface and/or other debug APIs provided by your IDE. All communication happens locally on your machine. No data is sent to IDE vendors (Microsoft, Cursor, etc.) by Pointbreak.

Future Paid Features

We plan to introduce optional paid features that may require data collection:

Planned Features:

  • CI/CD Integration - Debug CI pipeline failures
  • Cloud Snapshot Storage - Store and replay debug sessions
  • Team Collaboration - Share debug sessions with teammates

If You Use Paid Features:

We will collect only the data necessary to provide the service:

  • Account information (email, name for billing)
  • Debug snapshots (if you opt to store them)
  • Usage data for billing purposes

You will always have control:

  • Core local debugging remains free and private
  • Paid features will be opt-in with clear data practices
  • You can delete your data at any time

We will update this Privacy Policy before launching paid features.

Data Storage and Security

Current (Free Version):

No data is stored on our servers. Everything runs locally on your machine.

Future (Paid Features):

If you opt into paid features with cloud storage:

  • Data will be encrypted in transit (TLS)
  • Data will be encrypted at rest
  • Stored on secure cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)
  • You can request deletion at any time

Children's Privacy

Pointbreak is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access - Request what data we have (currently: none, unless you opt-in to telemetry)
  • Deletion - Request deletion of any telemetry data
  • Opt-out - Disable telemetry at any time
  • Portability - Request your data in a portable format (if we have any)

To exercise these rights, email: privacy@withpointbreak.com

International Users

Pointbreak runs locally on your computer. If you opt-in to telemetry, data may be transmitted to servers in the United States. By opting in, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

  • New features or services
  • Changes in data practices
  • Legal requirements

How we'll notify you:

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions or concerns about privacy?

Email: privacy@withpointbreak.com
Website: https://withpointbreak.com
GitHub Issues: https://github.com/withpointbreak/pointbreak/issues

Transparency Commitment

We believe in transparency:

  • We will never sell your data
  • We will never share your code or debug sessions
  • We will clearly communicate any changes to data practices
  • We will give you control over your data

Our philosophy: Debugging is private. Your code stays on your machine.

Summary:

  • ✅ Pointbreak runs locally - we don't see your code
  • ✅ No data collection by default
  • ✅ Optional telemetry will be anonymous and opt-in, but no telemetry exists today
  • ✅ AI conversations are between you and the AI service
  • ✅ Future paid features will be opt-in with clear terms