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Privacy Policy ​

Last Updated: November 17, 2025

Introduction ​

Social Archiver ("we", "our", or "the Plugin") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our Obsidian community plugin and optional cloud services.

Current Service Status ​

Free Beta (November 2025)

Social Archiver is currently completely free during the beta period. All features are available at no cost with unlimited archiving.

Future Plans (2026): After beta completion, we plan to introduce tiered pricing. Existing beta users will receive special benefits. Details will be announced well in advance.

Obsidian Plugin Policy Compliance ​

Social Archiver complies with Obsidian's Developer Policies:

  • The plugin is free and open-source under the MIT License
  • Network use is disclosed: We use BrightData API and Cloudflare Workers (details below)
  • Account requirement disclosed: Optional account for web sharing features
  • Future payment for premium features: Optional external license purchase for enhanced API credits (planned for 2026)
  • Privacy-first design: All archived content stays in your local vault by default

Data Storage Philosophy ​

Your data stays yours. Social Archiver is built on a privacy-first principle:

  • All archived posts are saved locally in your Obsidian vault
  • No cloud storage or third-party servers store your archived content
  • You have complete control over your data

What Data We Collect ​

Local Data (Stored Only on Your Device) ​

The following data is stored exclusively in your Obsidian vault:

  • Social media posts you choose to archive
  • Images and videos from archived posts
  • Post metadata (author, date, platform, engagement stats)
  • Your personal notes added to archived posts

We do not have access to this data. It never leaves your device unless you choose to share it (see "Web Sharing" below).

Account Data ​

When you authenticate with Social Archiver:

  • Email address: Used only for authentication via magic link
  • Username: Your unique public identifier for web sharing
  • Authentication token: Stored securely in your Obsidian vault settings

Optional Web Sharing Data ​

If you choose to enable web sharing for specific posts:

  • Shared post content (as you configured: preview-only or full content)
  • Share settings (password, expiry date)
  • Public timeline metadata
  • Access logs (for security and analytics)

This data is stored on Cloudflare Workers/KV and is only collected for posts you explicitly choose to share.

Technical Data ​

We may collect minimal technical data for service operation:

  • API usage statistics (for rate limiting and credit tracking)
  • Error logs (for debugging and service improvement)
  • Platform detection (to improve archiving accuracy)

We do not collect: Browsing history, device information, or any data from posts you do not archive.

How We Use Your Data ​

Local Archiving ​

  • All archived content is processed and stored locally on your device
  • No transmission to our servers unless you enable web sharing

Web Sharing (Optional) ​

  • Shared posts are hosted on Cloudflare Pages
  • Access logs are used to prevent abuse and ensure security
  • Shared content is publicly accessible at the URLs you choose

Service Improvement ​

  • Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics may be used to improve the plugin
  • Error reports help us fix bugs and enhance reliability

Third-Party Services ​

Social Archiver uses the following third-party services:

BrightData API ​

  • Used to fetch social media post content
  • Processes URLs you submit for archiving
  • Subject to BrightData's privacy policy

Cloudflare Workers/KV ​

  • Hosts web sharing infrastructure
  • Stores shared posts and authentication tokens
  • Subject to Cloudflare's privacy policy

Gumroad (Planned for 2026) ​

  • Will be used for premium license purchases (external to the plugin)
  • Payment processing will be handled entirely by Gumroad
  • We will only receive license keys to verify purchases
  • Subject to Gumroad's privacy policy
  • The plugin itself will remain free - payment will be for API credits and cloud services
  • Currently not in use - all services are free during beta

Your Rights ​

You have the right to:

  • Access: View all data stored in your Obsidian vault at any time
  • Delete: Remove archived posts from your vault anytime
  • Export: Your data is stored as standard Markdown files
  • Opt-out: Disable web sharing or delete your account entirely
  • Modify: Edit or update any archived content in your vault

Web Sharing Controls ​

For shared posts, you can:

  • Delete shared posts at any time
  • Set expiration dates for shares
  • Password-protect shared content
  • Switch between preview and full content modes

Data Retention ​

Local Data ​

  • Retained indefinitely in your Obsidian vault
  • Deleted only when you choose to delete it

Shared Data ​

Current Beta Period (2025):

  • Shared posts retained indefinitely (no expiration)
  • No credit limits during beta
  • All features free

Future Plans (2026):

  • Free tier (10 credits/month): Shared posts automatically deleted after 30 days
  • Premium tier (500 credits/month): Shared posts retained indefinitely unless you delete them
  • Premium license purchased through Gumroad (external to the plugin)

Deleted shared data is permanently removed from our servers within 30 days

Account Data ​

  • Retained while your account is active
  • Deleted within 30 days of account deletion request

Security ​

We implement security measures to protect your data:

  • Authentication via secure magic links (no passwords stored)
  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Cloudflare's enterprise-grade infrastructure for shared content
  • Regular security audits and updates

However, you are responsible for:

  • Securing your Obsidian vault (encryption, backups)
  • Protecting your email account used for authentication
  • Not sharing passwords for password-protected shares

Children's Privacy ​

Social Archiver is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

International Users ​

Your data may be processed in servers located in different countries, including the United States (Cloudflare). By using Social Archiver, you consent to this transfer.

We comply with:

  • GDPR (European Union)
  • PIPA (Personal Information Protection Act, South Korea)
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act, United States)
  • Other applicable international privacy regulations

Our service is operated from South Korea but uses global infrastructure for better performance.

Changes to This Policy ​

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

For significant changes, we will notify users via:

  • Plugin update notes
  • Email (if you have an account)

Important: You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the legal right to archive content. Social Archiver is a tool; it does not grant you permission to copy copyrighted material.

Only archive content you have permission to save. Respect copyright laws and platform terms of service.

Contact ​

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Data Protection Officer:

Technical Support:

Data Subject Rights Requests: For exercising your rights (access, deletion, correction), please email [email protected] with "Data Subject Request" in the subject line.

Service Status ​

Current Status (November 2025):

Social Archiver is currently in free beta:

  • Completely free - no payment required
  • Unlimited archiving during beta period
  • Free, open-source community plugin
  • All archived content stored locally in your vault
  • Optional cloud services for web sharing (free during beta)

Future Plans (2026):

After beta completion, we plan to introduce:

  • Free Tier: 10 archives/month (always free)
  • Premium Tier: 500 archives/month (purchased via Gumroad)
  • Existing beta users will receive special benefits
  • Details will be announced well in advance

Summary: Your archived posts stay on your device. We only see data you explicitly choose to share publicly. We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

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