Terms of Service for Accessing Reddit's Data API
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Reddit's Data API Terms govern the use of Reddit's public API for accessing user-generated content and data. The policy grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to developers to access and use the API solely for non-commercial purposes, subject to strict rate limits, usage restrictions, and compliance with Reddit's Content Policy. Key restrictions include prohibitions on automated scraping, creating competing services, selling data, or using data for advertising targeting. Developers must attribute Reddit, respect user privacy, and not store data beyond necessary periods. Reddit reserves rights to suspend access, monitor usage, and enforce terms with termination and legal remedies. The terms emphasize developer responsibilities for data handling, security, and user rights.
API data cannot be used for advertising, competing services, or sold/cashed without permission, with severe penalties.
Strict rate limits enforced; Reddit monitors usage and can suspend access without notice.
Data provided 'as is'; no guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or availability.
Explicit limited license simplifies compliant use.
Mandates proper crediting of Reddit, promoting transparency.
Requires respect for user privacy settings and opt-outs.
Spotify collects the following categories of personal data. High Risk categories are used for advertising profiling or involve sensitive personal information.
Posts, comments, profiles via API endpoints.
Optional if permitted by users, but limited.
Your data serves the following purposes. Mandatory purposes cannot be disabled without canceling the service. Opt-out available purposes allow some user control.
Data retrieved via API for display in apps, subject to caching limits.
Reddit logs API usage for enforcement; developers must not misuse.
Spotify shares data with several categories of third parties. Sharing with advertising partners is extensive and represents the primary commercial use of your behavioral data.
Allowed only for necessary API functionality, with agreements.
Prohibited sharing for ads or targeting.
The following rights may be available to you depending on your region. EU/EEA users have the broadest protections under GDPR. Non-EU users have more limited guarantees.
API respects user privacy settings; developers must honor them.
Developers must delete user data upon request or account deletion.
Data is retained for different periods depending on category, and security disclosures vary in depth. The policy highlights the following retention and transparency points.
Retention Periods
Allowed for performance, but delete after 14 days unless needed.
Must purge data when user deletes account.
Permitted indefinitely if fully anonymized.
Security & Transparency
Developers responsible for securing API credentials.
Reddit notifies of breaches; developers must do the same.
Prevents abuse via technical controls.
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Non-exclusive, revocable license for non-commercial use only.
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High risk for commercial devs; easy revocation.
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No scraping, no competing services, no data sales.
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Strict limits protect Reddit but constrain broad apps.
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Respect privacy, delete on request, no storage beyond need.
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Aligns with privacy laws but burdensome for devs.
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Reddit can terminate access anytime without reason.
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Gives Reddit full control, low user recourse.
No, API is for non-commercial use only unless you have a separate commercial agreement.