> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.emergedata.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Emerge API

> Privacy-first access to consented user data for personalization and insights

Access user data with explicit consent. Emerge handles the complexity of consent collection, data portability compliance, and secure data transfer so you can focus on building great experiences.

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    Get your first integration running lightning-fast
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    Collect user consent with a hosted flow
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  <Card title="Query" icon="database" href="/query/overview">
    Retrieve consented user data
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    Connect AI tools directly to these docs
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    Manage credentials, branding, and webhooks
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    Understand end-user revocation and transparency controls
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## How it works

<Steps>
  <Step title="User grants consent">
    Embed Emerge Link in your app. Users authenticate with their data provider and grant consent in a compliant flow.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Data is exported">
    Emerge securely exports the user's data from their provider account. Use `GET /export/status/{uid}` and wait until your provider in `sources[]` has `data_ready: true`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="You query the data">
    Use the Query API to retrieve search history, browsing data, YouTube history, ad interactions, and receipts.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Available data types

| Data Type        | Description                             | Use Cases                            |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Search History   | Google search queries with timestamps   | Intent analysis, personalization     |
| Browsing History | Page visits with titles and timestamps  | Interest profiling, recommendations  |
| YouTube History  | Watched videos with channels            | Content preferences, media planning  |
| Ad Interactions  | Ad clicks and views                     | Attribution, audience insights       |
| Receipts         | Purchase receipts with items and brands | Shopping behavior, brand preferences |

## AI-Native documentation

These docs are designed for AI-first workflows. Connect your AI tools directly to search and query this documentation.

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    Add to MCP config
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## Get started

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