Mastodon
Own your social media feed. Mastodon is a free, open-source network from Germany with no ads, no algorithms, and no single company controlling your data.
Mastodon Security & Privacy
How Mastodon handles your data, where it's stored, and what certifications back their claims.
GDPR
Legal Jurisdiction
Germany (HQ: Berlin, Germany) / Mastodon gGmbH (transitioning to Belgian AISBL nonprofit)
Mastodon is developed by a German nonprofit and operates under EU privacy laws. The software includes tools for data export, account deletion, and consent management. Each server sets its own privacy policy, but the default configuration follows GDPR principles. The European Commission and European Data Protection Supervisor run their own Mastodon instances. Keep in mind that GDPR compliance depends on your chosen server. Servers based in the EU must follow GDPR, but servers outside the EU may not offer the same protections.
Data Storage Locations
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