Archive.st

1Information We Collect

When you use Archive.st, we may collect the following types of information:

• URLs you submit for archiving
• IP addresses for service operation and abuse prevention
• Browser information and user agent strings
• Usage data such as access times and service interactions
• Technical data necessary for service functionality

2How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes including:

• Providing and maintaining our archiving service
• Preventing abuse and ensuring service security
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve our service
• Marketing and promotional activities
• Research and development purposes
• Compliance with legal obligations

3Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Operations: With partners who help us operate our service
• Marketing Partners: For promotional and marketing purposes
• Research: For computational analysis and service improvement
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or court order
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale

4Public Nature of Archives

Please note that:

• All archived content becomes publicly accessible
• URLs you submit for archiving may be visible to others
• Archive links can be shared and indexed by search engines
• We cannot guarantee privacy of archived content

5Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use:

• Essential cookies for service functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
• Third-party services like Google Analytics
• reCAPTCHA for spam prevention

6Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our archiving service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Improve our services through analysis

7Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Request information about data we collect
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to limitations)
• Object to certain data processing activities
• Request data portability where applicable

8Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, but cannot guarantee absolute security due to the nature of internet communications.

9Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

10Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.