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Embedly

US-ownedUnited StatesVerified June 2026
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Rich-media embed and link-preview/card service.

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embedly.com

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GDPR & Data Residency

Embedly is owned by a US company. Under GDPR Chapter V, transferring personal data to the US requires an appropriate safeguard (typically Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions. The 2020 Schrems II ruling invalidated Privacy Shield and increased scrutiny on US data transfers, requiring case-by-case Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs).

If your website loads Embedly scripts or sends user data to their servers, your users' data may be processed in the United States. Review Embedly's DPA (Data Processing Agreement) and ensure it covers SCCs.

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