Compliance & Legal Statement

Last updated: January 2026

Executive Summary

SociaVault is a social media data extraction API operated by Ziddec, Inc. We provide automated access to publicly available data only through web scraping technology. We do not use official platform APIs. Users are responsible for ensuring their use of extracted data complies with applicable laws in their jurisdiction.

Company Information

Legal Entity: Ziddec, Inc.

Brand Name: SociaVault

Registered Address: 1207 Delaware Ave #4463, Wilmington, DE 19806, United States

Business Type: Delaware C-Corporation

Contact: support@sociavault.com

Data Collection Methods

Important Disclosure

SociaVault uses web scraping technology to extract publicly available data. We do NOT use official APIs provided by social media platforms (such as Meta Graph API, TikTok API for Business, or YouTube Data API).

How We Collect Data

  • Web Scraping: Automated extraction of publicly visible content from social media platforms
  • Browser Automation: Simulated browser interactions to access public pages
  • Public Endpoints: Accessing publicly available web endpoints that require no authentication

What This Means

  • Data availability depends on platform changes and may be interrupted
  • Response formats may change as platforms update their interfaces
  • We cannot guarantee 100% uptime or data consistency

Supported Platforms

SociaVault currently supports data extraction from the following platforms:

Instagram

  • • Public profiles and bios
  • • Public posts and reels
  • • Post comments
  • • Follower/following lists (public accounts)
  • • Hashtag search

TikTok

  • • Public profiles
  • • Public videos
  • • Video comments
  • • Hashtag and keyword search
  • • User search

YouTube

  • • Channel information
  • • Public video metadata
  • • Video comments
  • • Transcripts/captions

Twitter/X

  • • Public profiles
  • • Public tweets
  • • Tweet engagement data

Platform support is subject to change. Check our API documentation for the most current list of supported endpoints.

Public Data Only

SociaVault exclusively accesses publicly available data. We do not access, store, or process any private or protected information.

Data We Access

  • Public profile information (usernames, display names, bios)
  • Public posts, videos, and media content
  • Publicly visible engagement metrics (likes, views, comments)
  • Public comments and replies
  • Publicly available follower/following counts
  • Public hashtags and mentions

Data We Do NOT Access

  • Private accounts or protected content
  • Direct messages (DMs) or private conversations
  • Private follower/following lists
  • Account credentials or passwords
  • Personal contact information not publicly displayed
  • Payment or financial information
  • Private analytics or insights data

Legal Basis for Web Scraping

Web scraping of publicly available data is generally permissible under various legal precedents and frameworks:

United States

The landmark case hiQ Labs v. LinkedIn (9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2022) established that scraping publicly available data does not violate the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). The court ruled that accessing publicly available information is not "unauthorized access" under the CFAA.

European Union

Under GDPR, processing of publicly available personal data may be lawful under legitimate interest grounds (Article 6(1)(f)), though users must ensure compliance with data subject rights.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. The legality of specific data uses varies by jurisdiction and use case. Users should consult with legal counsel regarding their specific circumstances.

Customer Legal Responsibilities

Customers are solely responsible for ensuring their use of SociaVault-extracted data complies with all applicable laws and regulations in their jurisdiction.

You Are Responsible For:

  • Compliance with Local Laws: Ensuring your use of extracted data complies with laws in your country, state, or region
  • GDPR Compliance: If processing EU residents' data, maintaining a lawful basis for processing and honoring data subject rights
  • CCPA Compliance: If processing California residents' data, providing required disclosures and honoring opt-out requests
  • Platform Terms: Understanding that using scraped data may conflict with platform terms of service
  • Purpose Limitation: Using data only for lawful purposes as outlined in our Terms of Service
  • Data Security: Implementing appropriate security measures to protect any extracted data you store

Prohibited Uses

  • Harassment, stalking, or targeting individuals
  • Discriminatory practices or profiling
  • Spam, phishing, or fraudulent activities
  • Circumventing platform security measures or accessing private data
  • Any illegal activity under applicable law
  • Reselling raw data without adding substantial value

GDPR & Privacy Compliance

SociaVault is committed to privacy compliance:

  • Customer Data: We process customer account data (email, usage) under legitimate business interest and contractual necessity
  • Scraped Data: We act as a processor when extracting data on behalf of customers; customers are controllers responsible for their use
  • Data Retention: Extracted data is not stored on our servers beyond immediate delivery; customers receive and manage their own data
  • Data Subject Requests: Contact us at privacy@sociavault.com for any privacy-related inquiries

For full details on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These compliance terms and all SociaVault services are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

  • Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware
  • Users consent to personal jurisdiction in Delaware courts
  • Ziddec, Inc. is a Delaware corporation subject to US federal and Delaware state law

Service Availability & Limitations

Due to the nature of web scraping:

  • Service availability is not guaranteed and may be affected by platform changes
  • Data formats and fields may change without notice
  • Some data points may become unavailable if platforms modify their public interfaces
  • We make reasonable efforts to maintain service uptime but cannot guarantee 100% availability

For service-level details and refund eligibility, see our Refund Policy.

Contact Us

For compliance-related inquiries, please contact:

Email: compliance@sociavault.com

General Support: support@sociavault.com

Mailing Address: Ziddec, Inc., 1207 Delaware Ave #4463, Wilmington, DE 19806, United States

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