Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2, 2025
Your Data
Your ATProto data is public and accessible to anyone. This is a core concept of the ATProto protocol. This data is accessible on the server via API endpoints. It is also stored in our nightly backups as well as you are signed up for backups automatically with PDS MOOver.
Your private data, such as your email address and password, are kept private on the server and included in nightly server backups. We do not share this data with any third parties or sell it to advertisers. Your private messages (DMs) are stored on Bluesky's servers; your ATProto account is what gives you access to those messages on their servers.
Service Provider and Location
The PDS is hosted on DigitalOcean on a VPS located in Atlanta, GA, USA. We perform nightly backups of the entire server, and each individual account is also backed up with PDS MOOver. You can manage your backups by signing in to the backups page with your ATProto account.
Data Collection
We collect only the information necessary to operate your ATProto account:
- Account Information: Email address, and other public ATProto data
- Usage Data: Server logs that may include IP addresses, access times, and API requests for operational purposes
- Public Content: Posts, media, and other content you publish through the ATProto network
Data Retention
Your account data is retained as long as your account is active. If your account becomes deactivated, or you migrate your account to another PDS, your data could be deleted after 30 days if resources are needed. If you would like to delete your data on our servers please delete your account when you migrate to another PDS or decide to no longer use the service.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has created an account, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at modmail@selfhosted.social or reach out on Bluesky at @baileytownsend.dev.
Terms of Service
Last Updated: December 2, 2025
Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account on selfhosted.social or migrating an existing ATProto account, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.
Account Registration
You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You must provide accurate information during registration and keep your contact information up to date.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use selfhosted.social in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. When using our service, you must not:
- Create accounts solely for the purpose of spamming or harassment
- Engage in spam, bulk messaging, or automated posting that disrupts the network
- Post illegal content or content that violates the rights of others
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the server or other users' accounts
- Use the service to distribute malware or conduct phishing attacks
- Engage in any activity that could harm the server or other users
Automated Accounts and Bots
Automated accounts and bots are permitted on selfhosted.social, provided they comply with these terms. Bot accounts must:
- Clearly identify themselves as automated accounts
- Not engage in spam or disruptive behavior
- Respect rate limits and not place excessive load on the server
- Comply with all other terms of service and applicable laws
Content and Conduct
Your public content on the ATProto network is subject to Bluesky's Community Guidelines when using Bluesky. While we operate independently, we expect users to maintain respectful conduct across the ATProto network.
We reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts that violate these terms, applicable laws, or pose a risk to the service or other users.
Service Availability
We strive to maintain reliable service but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time with or without notice.
Account Portability
One of the benefits of ATProto is account portability. You may migrate your account to another PDS at any time using PDS MOOver or other ATProto migration tools.
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms without prior notice. You may also delete your account at any time. Upon termination, your private data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy, but your public ATProto data may persist on other servers in the network.
Limitation of Liability
selfhosted.social is provided as a free community service. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the service, including but not limited to data loss, service interruptions, or security breaches.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at modmail@selfhosted.social or reach out on Bluesky at @baileytownsend.dev.