How to delete your CodeFactor account

About deleting your CodeFactor account

CodeFactor is a specialized automated code analysis service that integrates directly with repositories on platforms like GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab. By calculating code quality metrics such as maintainability scores and complexity trends, CodeFactor provides developers with actionable insights into technical debt and software health. Users primarily leverage the service to maintain clean codebases and automate code review workflows through its continuous integration hooks.

There are several reasons a developer might choose to delete their CodeFactor account, including:

• Transitioning away from automated code analysis tools in favor of manual review processes.
• Closing repositories that are no longer active or private projects that require total data isolation.
• Security concerns regarding the granting of read-access permissions to third-party code analysis tools.
• Simplifying your tech stack and reducing the number of external services connected to your source control management systems.

What happens to your data

When you initiate the deletion process via the profile tab, CodeFactor triggers a permanent removal of your account and its associated diagnostic data. Because CodeFactor operates by scanning your codebase, the "data" involved is unique to your project files and analysis reports.

• Project metrics: CodeFactor removes the stored history of your code quality scores and complexity trends.
• Repository links: Your authenticated connection to GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket is severed, revoking CodeFactor's ability to pull your source code.
• Metadata: Information regarding specific analysis runs and historical alerts triggered by the service is wiped from their backend servers.
• Retention: While active project data is wiped, anonymous system logs used for internal service improvements may persist according to their standard privacy policy and GDPR compliance requirements.

Privacy considerations

Using CodeFactor requires providing granular access to your repositories. This means the service analyzes your intellectual property to generate its reports, which inherently brings up privacy considerations regarding how that code is stored and evaluated on their servers.

• Scope of Access: Ensure you have audited the OAuth permissions you granted to CodeFactor to confirm exactly what data is accessible by the application.
• Data Transit: All code pulled for analysis is handled over secure connections, but sensitive codebases may carry risks when processed by third-party SaaS tools.
• Revoke Permissions: After deleting your account, it is best practice to also navigate to your GitHub or Bitbucket settings to revoke the official authorization tokens to ensure no residual access remains.
• Public vs. Private: Remember that if your repository was public, CodeFactor might index certain summary metrics that remain visible unless explicitly cleared through account deletion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting my CodeFactor account affect my GitHub repository code?

No, deleting your CodeFactor account only removes the metrics and connection within CodeFactor. Your actual source code on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket remains completely untouched.

Can I recover my code quality trends after deletion?

No, once you confirm the permanent wipe in the profile settings, your historical data and complexity charts are non-recoverable.

Do I need to remove the CodeFactor webhook from my repo separately?

While deleting your account should effectively disconnect the service, it is recommended to check your repository 'Webhooks' settings to manually remove any lingering CodeFactor integration points.

Does CodeFactor share my code with other companies?

CodeFactor uses the code provided to perform analysis. Deleting your account ensures they stop processing your data, but you should review their current Privacy Policy for specific details on third-party data sub-processors.

Is the deletion process reversible?

No, the process is permanent. If you decide to use CodeFactor again in the future, you will need to sign up as a new user and re-link your repositories from scratch.

What if I have a paid subscription?

If you are on a paid tier, it is strongly advised to cancel your subscription billing cycle through your payment provider or the dashboard billing section before initiating the final account deletion to ensure no further charges occur.