Privacy Policy - InstaPeep

1. Overview

InstaPeep ("we," "our," or "us") is a research and educational tool designed for viewing publicly available Instagram data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our service.

Important Disclaimer: InstaPeep is an independent third-party tool and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Instagram, Meta Platforms, Inc., or any of their subsidiaries. We do not have access to Instagram's internal systems and only display publicly available information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Instagram usernames you search for
Your browser type and device information
IP address and general location data

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage statistics and analytics
Browser cookies and local storage for theme preferences
Session data for functionality purposes

2.3 Third-Party Data

We retrieve publicly available Instagram profile data through Instagram's platform. We do NOT collect or store your Instagram credentials. All data displayed is publicly accessible information that Instagram makes available through its platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our service functionality
To display requested Instagram profile information
To improve user experience and service performance
To analyze usage patterns and optimize our platform
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information processed through our service. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Data is stored on our servers and is not shared with third parties except as required by law.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose information only in the following circumstances:

When required by law or legal process
To protect our rights, property, or safety
To prevent fraud or security threats
With your explicit consent

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and local storage to:

Remember your theme preference (light/dark mode)
Maintain session functionality
Analyze site usage through analytics tools

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

Our service interacts with Instagram's platform to retrieve publicly available data. We are not responsible for Instagram's privacy practices. Please review Instagram's Privacy Policy at https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

Access to information we have about you
Correction of inaccurate data
Deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
Opt-out of data collection
Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

Our service is operated from the United States. If you access our service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US where our servers are located.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: InstaPeep.com

Legal Disclaimer: This service is provided "as is" for educational and research purposes. We make no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information displayed. Use of this service is at your own risk.