Privacy Policy

Introduction

Mock API Builder ("we", "our", or "the service") is a free developer tool for building and hosting mock APIs, operated as a solo-developer project. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect when you use mockapibuilder.io, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

By using Mock API Builder, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Data We Collect

Account data

• Email address and display name
• Password (stored securely and never in plain text)
• GitHub profile information (name, avatar, GitHub ID) if you sign in with GitHub OAuth

Usage and security data

• IP address and browser information
• Usage logs related to your API endpoints
• Security-related events (such as login attempts)

Contact form data

• Name, email, category, and message

How We Use Your Data

• To provide and secure the service: authentication, session management, and account recovery
• To send transactional emails: email verification and password reset links
• To detect and prevent abuse and protect account security
• To understand aggregated, anonymous usage (Google Analytics)
• To respond to contact form inquiries

Cookies

We use the following cookies:

The first two cookies are required for the service to function. Analytics cookies can be disabled in your browser or via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics (GA4) — usage analytics
• Google reCAPTCHA v3 — bot protection
• Mailgun — email delivery
• GitHub OAuth — optional sign-in
• Sentry — error monitoring

Data Retention

• Account data is retained until you delete your account
• Logs are retained for up to 90 days
• Contact messages are kept only as long as needed

Your Rights

You can access, correct, or delete your data. Contact us at support@mockapibuilder.io.

Deleting your account removes your projects, endpoints, and related data.

Children's Privacy

Mock API Builder is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. We will notify you of significant changes.

Contact

Questions? Email support@mockapibuilder.io.