JustGetMyData is a Jekyll-built directory website that provides direct links for users to request or download their personal data from hundreds of web services, created as a fork of Just Delete Me. It is a static site that lists services and points users straight to the data-access page, making it a practical resource for exercising privacy rights under regulations like GDPR.
What is JustGetMyData?
JustGetMyData is a static directory site built with Jekyll that catalogs direct links for obtaining personal data from web services. It takes a service name as input and outputs the relevant URL where a user can request or download their data, often with additional notes about the process. The project is a detached fork of Just Delete Me and was created by students of the Complutense University of Madrid for their Ethics, Legislation and Profession course. The site is currently deployed on IPFS, making it censorship-resistant and distributable.
Key Features
- Direct data-request links — Each listed service has a direct link to its data download or request page, so users can bypass site navigation and reach the relevant form or tool immediately.
- Jekyll static site — Built with Jekyll (Ruby >= 2.6.6), with Node.js-based linting and validation scripts that run via
./script/cibuild. - Search functionality — Site search is modified from DevCenter.me, allowing users to quickly filter services by name.
- Crowdin translations — The main interface text is translated by community contributors through Crowdin, making the directory usable in multiple languages.
- IPFS hosting — The website is published on IPFS; anyone can pin it (
ipfs pin add /ipns/justgetmydata.com) to help distribute the load and improve availability. - MIT license — The source code is openly licensed under the MIT License, permitting reuse and modification with attribution.
- Media coverage — The project has been featured by Vice, MakeUseOf, Tech Times, Komando, and other publications, indicating recognized utility.
Who is it for?
- Privacy-conscious users — Look up the services they use and click through to the exact page to download their personal data, exercising GDPR data-access rights without searching each site individually.
- Journalists and researchers — Use the directory to quickly gather data-access URLs when writing about privacy, surveillance, or corporate data practices; it has already been cited in multiple media outlets.
- Developers and open-source contributors — Add new service links or update existing ones via pull requests on GitHub, or help localize the interface through the Crowdin translation project.
- IPFS enthusiasts — Pin the JustGetMyData site on their own IPFS nodes to support a distributed, decentralized version of the project.
What can you do with JustGetMyData?
- Privacy advocates: Find and share direct links to data-download pages from major web services, enabling people to see what data is collected about them.
- Translators: Contribute translations on Crowdin to make the directory accessible to non-English speakers, as the project already supports multiple languages.
- Self-hosters and IPFS users: Pin the site to your IPFS node to help keep the directory accessible even if the original host goes down.
- Students and educators: Use the project as a real-world example of a Jekyll static site, open-source contribution workflows, and ethical considerations in technology.
How does JustGetMyData work?
JustGetMyData is a Jekyll site, so its content is stored as data files and rendered into static HTML. To build it locally, you clone the repository, install Ruby and Node.js dependencies, and run jekyll serve. Tests are run through the cibuild script, and contributions — such as new service links or translations — are managed via GitHub and Crowdin. The built site is deployed to IPFS, where visitors can access it via a gateway or their own IPFS node.
FAQ
Is JustGetMyData free?
Yes, the entire project is open source under the MIT License, and the website is publicly accessible at no cost. There are no paid plans or premium features.
What does JustGetMyData do?
It is a directory of direct links to obtain your personal data from web services. Instead of hunting through each site's settings and help pages, you search for the service and get a direct link to its data request or download page.
How can I contribute to JustGetMyData?
You can contribute by adding or updating service links through GitHub pull requests, or by translating the interface text on the Crowdin project. Both methods are described in the repository's contributing guidelines.
Where is JustGetMyData hosted?
The site is deployed on IPFS (ipns://justgetmydata.com), so it is not tied to a single server. You can pin the site to your own IPFS node to help keep it available.
