Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We do NOT require users to create accounts or provide personal information. The only information we process is the Instagram username you search for, which is used solely to display the requested public profile.

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address (for rate limiting purposes only)
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage patterns and timestamps

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Improve the Service and user experience
• Detect and prevent technical issues
• Track profile views: We count how many times each Instagram account is viewed to optimize caching and show popular accounts on the homepage

What We Do NOT Collect

Important: Our view tracking is privacy-friendly:

• ❌ We do NOT collect personal identifiable information
• ❌ We do NOT track IP addresses for analytics
• ❌ We do NOT record browsing history or behavior patterns
• ❌ We do NOT use cookies for tracking
• ✅ We only count: "username X was viewed Y times"

How View Data is Used

• Optimize caching strategy to improve loading speed
• Display popular accounts on the homepage for quick access
• This data is NOT sold or shared with third parties

3. Data Storage

Important: We do NOT permanently store Instagram user data or content.

Temporary Cache

• Instagram profile data is temporarily cached for 5 minutes to improve performance
• Posts are temporarily cached for 3 minutes
• All cached data is automatically deleted after expiration
• We do not maintain a database of Instagram users or content

View Statistics

• View count data (which accounts were viewed) is stored for 30 days
• After 30 days, the data is automatically deleted
• This data contains only usernames and view counts - no personal information

4. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Instagram API Providers: To fetch public Instagram data
• Sentry: For error monitoring and service improvement
• Hosting Provider: To host and deliver the Service

These services have their own privacy policies and we recommend reviewing them.

6. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate the Service
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access information we hold about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.