Exporting Your Data

You can export all your data from LavishMade at any time. This gives you a complete copy of your account information, content, and activity in a downloadable JSON file.

How to Export Your Data

1. Go to Account Settings
2. Click "Privacy & Data" in the navigation
3. Find the "Your Data" section
4. Click "Export Data" button
5. Wait for the export to process (you'll receive an email when it's ready)
6. Download the JSON file from the email or export page

The export process may take a few minutes depending on how much data you have. You'll receive an email notification when your export is ready.

What's Included in the Export

Your data export includes:

• Profile information: Display name, bio, profile picture, cover photo, and all profile settings
• Posts: All your posts (thoughts) including content, images, and metadata
• Blog posts: All your blog posts including content, cover photos, and settings
• Deep dives: All your deep dive collections and their contents
• Photos: All your photos and photo albums
• Comments: All comments you've made on content
• Messages: All your direct messages and conversations
• Favorites: All content you've favorited
• Subscriptions: Your subscription history and preferences
• Friendships: Your friend connections and friend requests
• Event RSVPs: Events you've RSVPed to or hosted
• Notification preferences: Your notification settings
• Account settings: Your account preferences and configurations

Export Format

Your data is exported as a JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) file:

• JSON format: Structured data format that's easy to read and parse
• Machine-readable: Can be imported into other systems or analyzed programmatically
• Human-readable: Can be opened in any text editor to view your data
• Complete: Contains all your account data in one file

The JSON file can be quite large if you have a lot of content. Make sure you have enough storage space on your device.

When to Export Your Data

Consider exporting your data:

• Before deleting your account: Export first to keep a copy of your data
• Regular backups: Export periodically to keep backups of your content
• Switching platforms: Export if you want to move your content elsewhere
• Data analysis: Export to analyze your own activity and content
• Peace of mind: Having a backup gives you security

Downloading Your Export

After requesting an export:

1. You'll receive an email when your export is ready
2. The email contains a link to download your data
3. Click the download link in the email
4. Save the JSON file to your computer
5. Keep the file in a safe place

Export links typically expire after a certain period (usually 7 days), so download your export promptly.

What's Not Included

Some data is not included in exports:

• Other users' content: Content created by other users (only your content)
• Payment information: Sensitive payment details are not included for security
• System data: Internal system logs and technical data
• Deleted content: Content you've already deleted is not included

Using Your Exported Data

Once you have your exported data:

• View it: Open the JSON file in any text editor to view your data
• Parse it: Use programming tools to parse and analyze the JSON
• Backup: Store it safely as a backup of your content
• Import: Some platforms may allow importing JSON data (format may need conversion)

The JSON structure is documented, but you may need technical knowledge to fully utilize it.

Export Frequency

You can export your data:

• As many times as you want
• At any time
• No limits on how often you can export
• Each export includes all current data

Each export is a snapshot of your data at the time of export. New content added after export won't be included until you export again.

Data Privacy

Your exported data:

• Contains all your personal information and content
• Should be stored securely on your device
• Is your responsibility once downloaded
• Should not be shared publicly unless you want to

Treat your exported data file like any other sensitive file - keep it secure and private.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

• Export not received: Check your spam folder, wait a few minutes, or try exporting again
• Download link expired: Request a new export - links expire after a set period
• File too large: Large exports may take longer to process. Be patient.
• Can't open JSON: Use a text editor or JSON viewer. Most modern text editors can open JSON files.
• Missing data: Make sure you're logged in and try exporting again