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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Archiv ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data. By using Archiv, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Archiv is currently operating as a beta product. We are based in Texas and serve users in the United States and potentially internationally.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or use Archiv, we may collect:

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, we may automatically collect:

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you sign in using Google, we receive basic profile information from Google including your name, email address, and profile photo, in accordance with Google's privacy settings. We do not receive your Google password.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Service Providers

We share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the App, including:

These providers are contractually required to protect your data and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.

4.2 Public Information

Your profile, posts, and style tags may be visible to other users of the App based on your privacy settings. Please be thoughtful about what you choose to share publicly.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Archiv, our users, or others.

5. Children's Privacy (Users Ages 13–17)

Archiv is available to users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a user is under 13, we will promptly delete their account and associated data.

For users between 13 and 17, we encourage parents and guardians to review these practices with their children. We limit the data we collect from minors and do not use their data for targeted advertising.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period, unless we are required to retain it by law.

Some content you have posted may remain visible in other users' feeds or cached copies even after account deletion. We will make reasonable efforts to remove your content upon request.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the App. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. As noted above, we do not sell your personal information.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us through the App.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. As a beta product, security practices are continuing to be developed and improved.

10. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the App.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or via email. Your continued use of the App after such notice constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the App.