Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Instagram Story Viewer, we understand the importance of protecting your personal information and maintaining your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, usage, and protection when you use our anonymous story viewing service.

Data Collection Practices

Minimal Data Collection

We are committed to collecting only the minimum amount of information necessary to provide our service:

• Search queries for Instagram usernames (processed in real-time, not stored)
• Technical information such as browser type and device information for compatibility purposes
• Usage analytics to improve service performance and user experience

What We Don't Collect

• We do not require or store Instagram account credentials
• We do not collect personally identifiable information unless voluntarily provided
• We do not track your browsing behavior across other websites
• We do not store Instagram content on our servers

How We Use Information

Any information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• Delivering anonymous story viewing functionality
• Ensuring service compatibility across different devices and browsers
• Monitoring service performance and identifying technical issues
• Enhancing user experience through service improvements
• Responding to user inquiries and support requests

Data Protection Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
• Regular security audits and updates
• No persistent storage of user search history
• Secure server infrastructure with proper access controls

Third-Party Services

Our service may utilize third-party analytics and hosting services. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and are selected based on their commitment to data protection. We do not share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Anonymous Viewing Technology

Our core service operates by accessing publicly available Instagram content without storing or caching such content. When you view stories through our platform, your identity remains completely anonymous to content creators. We do not maintain logs of which users viewed which stories.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal cookies necessary for basic website functionality. These may include:

• Session cookies for maintaining service state
• Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns (anonymized)
• Preference cookies to remember your settings

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our service.

User Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access any personal information we may have collected
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of analytics tracking
• Disable cookies through your browser settings

Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

International Users

If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: support@instagram-story-viewer.org

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.