01 Introduction
1990 Web Archive ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our archiving services, or interact with our preserved web content.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services immediately.
02 Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to operate and improve our archiving platform:
- Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, password, and payment information (processed securely via third-party providers).
- Usage Data: We log information about your interactions with our platform, including IP address, browser type, pages viewed, search queries, and time spent on archived pages.
- Archiving Requests: URLs you submit for preservation, crawl configurations, and metadata associated with your archived collections.
- Communications: Content of messages sent to our support team or feedback forms.
03 How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our web archiving services.
- To process your archiving requests and store historical web content securely.
- To authenticate your identity and manage your account.
- To send administrative information, updates, and security alerts.
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize our crawling infrastructure.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
04 Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in platform operations (e.g., cloud storage, analytics, payment processing).
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Archived Content: Please note that web pages you archive may contain third-party data. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of archived sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of archived domains before accessing their content.
05 Web Archiving & Data Retention
As a digital preservation service, our core function is long-term data retention:
- Archived Content: Web pages and resources added to our archive are preserved indefinitely unless you explicitly request deletion or a legal mandate requires removal.
- Account Data: Your account information is retained for as long as your account is active. You may request account deletion at any time, which will trigger a 30-day grace period before permanent erasure.
- Logs: Server logs and usage data are retained for up to 12 months for security and analytics purposes.
1990 Web Archive serves as a repository of historical web content. We strive to respect robots.txt directives and copyright laws. If you are a website owner and wish to exclude your site from our archive, please contact us with documentation of ownership.
06 Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and session management.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., dark mode, language settings).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform (data is anonymized).
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may impact functionality.
07 Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing for direct marketing or other legitimate interests.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.
08 Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to our Privacy Team.
Alternatively, you may send mail to:
1990 Web Archive, Privacy Department
c/o Digital Preservation Foundation
1990 Internet Way, Suite 404
San Francisco, CA 94107, USA