Instagram Policy Breakdown
Understand how Instagram collects and uses your photos, messages, location data, and browsing habits to create a detailed profile for targeted advertising.
- Privacy Concern #1Tracks You EverywhereInstagram tracks your activities across apps and websites even when you're not using the app
- Privacy Concern #2Knows Your Location AlwaysIt collects your precise geolocation data, even when the app isn't open
- Privacy Concern #3Creates a Digital ProfileInstagram builds detailed profiles on you using your activity, likes, and even what you don't engage with
- Privacy Concern #4Shares Your Data WidelyIt shares your data with third parties for marketing and research purposes
- Privacy Concern #5Uses Face DataYour biometric data, like facial recognition, may be collected and stored
- Privacy Concern #6Tracks Even Your FriendsIt collects data on the people you interact with, including contact lists and communication logs
- Privacy Concern #7Keeps Your Data ForeverEven after you delete your account, some of your data may persist
- Privacy Concern #8Changes Policies Without NoticeUpdates to privacy policies take effect immediately, and you consent by continuing to use the app
- Privacy Concern #9Lets Third Parties Combine DataData from Instagram is merged with information from other sources to form a more comprehensive profile
- Privacy Concern #10Tracks Your Behaviors DeeplyIt logs extensive usage analytics and interaction data, even outside the app