Apostrophe's Telemetry Policy
ApostropheCMS CLI includes an optional, anonymous telemetry system that helps us understand how the installation experience is working and where we can improve it. Participation is entirely voluntary.
What we collect
When you opt in, the CLI sends one event per installation attempt (either install_success or install_fail) containing the following information:
- The version of the CLI you are running
- The starter kit you selected
- The database type you selected (e.g., SQLite, MongoDB, PostgreSQL)
- Your package manager (npm, yarn, or pnpm), detected automatically
- How long the installation took
- If the installation failed: the stage at which it failed and a machine-readable error code, if available
What we do not collect
The following information is never included in any telemetry payload: email addresses, names, IP addresses, file paths, project names, database connection strings, credentials, environment variables, hostnames, or any other information that could identify you or your project.
How consent works
You will be asked during the installation flow whether you wish to share telemetry data. No option is selected by default; you must make an active choice. Your preference is stored locally on your machine so you will not be asked again on subsequent installations. You may opt out at any time by setting the environment variable APOS_TELEMETRY=0, which disables telemetry regardless of your stored preference. This variable is recommended for CI environments.
How we use this data
Telemetry data is used solely to understand installation patterns, identify failure points, and inform decisions about the CLI and developer experience. It is not used for advertising or marketing purposes and is not sold or shared with third parties, except as necessary to operate the telemetry infrastructure described below.
Data storage
Telemetry data is processed and stored using Umami Cloud, a privacy-focused analytics service. Data is stored on servers located in the United States. Umami Cloud does not store IP addresses. For more information on Umami's data practices, see umami.is/privacy.
Contact
If you have questions about CLI telemetry or would like to request deletion of any data associated with your installations, please contact info@apostrophecms.com.