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Privacy Policy

VS SQL Editor · Last updated: July 2026

Overview

VS SQL Editor is a locally-run, open-source VS Code extension. It connects directly from your machine to your databases. The developer receives no telemetry, usage data, crash reports, or personal information from your use of this extension.

Data Storage

All data produced or used by VS SQL Editor is stored exclusively on your local machine:

  • Connection profiles: Host, port, username, and database name stored in VS Code's workspace or user settings (settings.json). Never uploaded anywhere.
  • Passwords & credentials: Stored exclusively in VS Code's SecretStorage, which is backed by the OS keychain (Keychain on macOS, Credential Manager on Windows, libsecret on Linux). Never written to disk in plain text.
  • Query results: Rendered in a sandboxed VS Code webview panel. Not persisted to disk unless you explicitly export them.
  • Exports: CSV and JSON files written to a location you choose. Never uploaded anywhere.

No Telemetry or Analytics

VS SQL Editor collects no usage metrics, crash reports, or diagnostics. There are no analytics scripts, background callbacks, or tracking of any kind. The extension has no knowledge of:

  • Which databases you connect to
  • Which queries you run
  • How many rows you retrieve or export
  • Your machine, IP address, or operating system

Database Connections

When you run a query, VS SQL Editor connects directly from your machine to the database you specify — no traffic is routed through any developer-operated proxy or relay server. The developer has no visibility into your connection targets, queries, or results at any time.

Ensure you have authorisation to connect to any database before doing so.

Open Source

VS SQL Editor is fully open source under the MIT license. You can inspect every line of code that handles your credentials and data at github.com/cuongquachc88/vs-sql-editor.

Changes to This Policy

If this policy is updated, the changes will be noted in the GitHub repository's release notes. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact: [email protected]