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Columnar collects basic, anonymized information in order to help us better understand how dbc is being used.

What data do we collect?

When you use dbc to search for or install a driver, dbc communicates with Columnar's CDN which is hosted using Amazon Web Services. Requests to the CDN include information such as:

  • IP address
  • dbc version
  • Operating system name and architecture (e.g., linux/amd64)
  • A non-reversible but stable per-machine ID and a random UUID (generated once per install)

Where does it get stored?

The above data is stored as part of the normal recording of HTTP request logs to the CDN. Logs are stored in a private S3 bucket which is only accessible to authorized Columnar staff.

How long do we collect it for?

Logs are currently not deleted but we plan to set up automatic log pruning and will update this section when we do that.

How do I opt out?

There's currently no mechanism to opt out of this data collection. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at privacy@columnar.tech.