Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 30, 2026
Introduction
ProseLint Web ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we safeguard your information when you use our web application.
ProseLint Web is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the official Vale project.
Operator and contact
- Operator: Gaurav Nelson
- Country: Australia
- Contact: github.com/gaurav-nelson
We respect your privacy
We do not collect any personal information or document content. All linting and processing happens locally in your browser.
Data storage and security
Content and editor data
We do NOT collect, store, or transmit your document content or editor settings to our servers. All document processing happens entirely in your browser using WebAssembly (WASM).
The following data stays exclusively on your device:
- Document text you write or upload
- Selected Vale style packages
- Editor preferences (theme, font size, settings)
- Lint results and caching data
- Vale WASM binary and style packages
Storage: Your browser's IndexedDB - completely local, never sent to our servers
✓ Your documents stay private: All linting happens 100% in your browser. Your document content is never transmitted to our servers or any third parties.
Where your data lives
- 📦 GitHub: Vale style packages (downloaded directly to your browser via GitHub API)
- 💾 Browser: Your document content, editor settings, and cached packages (stored in IndexedDB)
Security measures
- All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
- No server-side storage of your document content
- Regular security updates and monitoring
Third-party services
We use the following third-party services:
Cookies and tracking
No cookies and tracking are used.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the application evolves. Significant changes will be announced via:
- An in-app notification
- Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
Continued use of the application after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Thank you for trusting ProseLint Web with your documentation linting needs. We're committed to protecting your privacy while delivering an excellent experience.