Privacy Policy

Instagram Assistant Chrome Extension

Effective: September 28, 2025 Version 1.0 GDPR Compliant

📋 Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how the Instagram Assistant Chrome Extension ("we," "our," "the Extension," or "the Service") collects, uses, and protects your information. By using our extension, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

🔍 Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data

Technical Information:
  • Instagram account identifier (ds_user_id cookie)
  • Extension usage metrics
  • Browser extension version
  • Instagram page URLs
  • Action timestamps for rate limiting
Engagement Activity Data:
  • URLs of posts liked through extension
  • URLs of comments liked
  • Usernames of profiles followed
  • Public engagement metrics
  • Activity statistics
Configuration Data:
  • Your automation settings (delays, limits, skip patterns)
  • UI preferences and dashboard configurations
  • Account-specific settings for multi-account support

Data We Do NOT Collect

We respect your privacy and explicitly do not collect:

  • ❌ Instagram passwords or credentials
  • ❌ Private messages or DMs
  • ❌ Profile photos or media content
  • ❌ Contact lists or followers
  • ❌ Location data
  • ❌ Browsing history outside Instagram
  • ❌ Personal information
  • ❌ Financial information

🎯 How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery
  • Execute automated likes, follows, and comments
  • Maintain engagement history
  • Provide analytics and tracking
Safety & Compliance
  • Implement rate limiting protection
  • Prevent Instagram policy violations
  • Monitor unusual activity patterns
Performance & Improvement
  • Optimize automation algorithms
  • Enhance user experience
  • Debug technical issues
Data Organization
  • Separate data by Instagram account
  • Maintain session persistence
  • Enable cross-device sync (optional)
Legal Basis for Processing

Consent
Your explicit consent when installing

Legitimate Interest
Providing requested automation

Contract Performance
Delivering described functionality

💾 Data Storage and Security

Local Storage (Primary)

Location: Chrome browser's local storage on your device

Security: Protected by Chrome's built-in encryption

Control: Full user control - can be cleared anytime

Access: Only accessible by the extension and browser APIs

Optional Cloud Sync

Purpose: Backup and cross-device sync (user-enabled only)

Location: Encrypted servers with industry-standard security

Retention: Data retained for 12 months, then purged

Control: Can be disabled and deleted anytime

🔒 Security Measures

Technical Safeguards:
  • End-to-end HTTPS encryption
  • Server-side AES-256 encryption
  • Regular security audits
  • Strict access controls
Operational Safeguards:
  • Employee background checks
  • Principle of least privilege
  • Security awareness training
  • Incident response procedures

Contact Information

Data Protection Officer

[email protected]

Response within 7 business days
Data Rights Requests

[email protected]

Processing up to 30 days
General Support

[email protected]

Technical assistance available

Last Updated: September 28, 2025

Policy Version: 1.0

This privacy policy is designed to be comprehensive and transparent. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will continue to update our practices to meet the highest standards of data protection.