Sharing & Privacy
How sharing works and your privacy controls
Overview
Madly's sharing feature lets you create public pages to share your content with others. Sharing is designed with privacy as the default — your sensitive information is protected, and you maintain full control.
Creating a Share
Requirements
- You must be signed in
- The content must have a Final version set
- Only Final versions can be shared
Steps
- Navigate to your Run
- Set a version as Final (if not already)
- Click Share
- Copy the share link
What Gets Shared
| Shared | Not Shared |
|---|---|
| Final Script | Draft versions |
| Publish Pack | Your assets |
| Platform tabs | Private references |
| Block copy buttons | Personal notes |
Share Page Features
For Viewers
Share pages are read-only and include:
- Full Script View — The complete final script
- Publish Pack Tabs — All 4 platform packs
- Block-Level Copy — Anyone can copy any section
- Clone Button — Create their own version (requires sign-in)
Clone (Use This Template)
When someone clones your share:
What they get:
- Input parameters (topic, audience, goal, etc.)
- Template configuration
- Platform preferences
What they don't get:
- Your assets or private references
- Your version history
- Your personal style profile
The clone becomes their independent project — changes don't affect your original.
Privacy Controls
Automatic Desensitization
Before a share page is created, Madly automatically:
- Scans for sensitive patterns (emails, phone numbers, etc.)
- Warns you if potential sensitive content is detected
- Blocks shares that contain high-risk sensitive data
Redaction Policy
Each share has a redaction_policy_version that defines what gets filtered:
| Version | Behavior |
|---|---|
| v1 | Emails, phone numbers flagged |
| Future | Additional patterns as needed |
The policy version is stored with your share, so if we update our detection, your existing shares maintain their original behavior.
Manual Review
Before sharing, you should:
- Review the content that will be shared
- Check for any personal or client information
- Remove or edit sensitive content before setting Final
Revoking Shares
How to Revoke
- Go to your Run or Share management
- Find the active share
- Click Revoke
What Happens
- The share link immediately stops working
- Visitors see an error or redirect
- The revocation is permanent for that link
- You can create a new share if needed
Revocation is Immediate
There's no grace period. Once revoked:
- Existing viewers lose access
- Cached pages become invalid
- The slug cannot be reused
Share Link Format
Share links use high-entropy slugs:
https://madly.app/s/a7x9k2m4p1- Not guessable — Random, high-entropy strings
- Not enumerable — You can't discover other shares by guessing
- Private by default — No indexing, no search visibility
Best Practices
Before Sharing
- ✅ Review all content in the Final version
- ✅ Remove client names or sensitive project details
- ✅ Check that links and handles are appropriate to share
- ✅ Verify the content represents your best work
When Sharing
- ✅ Use shares for collaboration, not permanent hosting
- ✅ Consider revoking after the collaboration ends
- ✅ Create fresh shares for different audiences
For Collaboration
- ✅ Share with clients for approval
- ✅ Share with collaborators for feedback
- ✅ Share templates for others to clone and learn from
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit a share after creating it?
No. Shares are snapshots of your Final version at creation time. To share updated content:
- Update your content
- Set the new version as Final
- Create a new share
- (Optional) Revoke the old share
Can I see who viewed my share?
Currently, no. Share pages are anonymous to viewers. We may add analytics in the future.
Can I password-protect a share?
Not in the current version. If you need restricted access, consider:
- Sharing directly (not via public link)
- Revoking after the recipient has viewed
- Waiting for a future access control feature
What if someone clones my share?
Their clone is independent. They can:
- Modify it freely
- Share their version
- Generate new content from it
They cannot:
- See your original version history
- Access your assets
- Modify your content
Is my content indexed by search engines?
No. Share pages include noindex directives and are not submitted to search engines.