Privacy Policy
Effective date: 1 August 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how instavido.com (“InstaVido”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you access or use our website and tools (the “Service”). We are not affiliated with Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc.
1) Scope & Controller
This Policy applies to all visitors and users worldwide. If you reside in the EEA/UK, InstaVido is the “data controller” of your personal data for the purposes described below. Contact: support@instavido.com.
2) What We Collect (by category)
- Technical & Usage Data: IP address, user‑agent, language, timestamps, referrer, requested URLs, error codes, device/OS/browser info; limited event counters for abuse prevention and rate‑limiting.
- Cookie Preferences: your consent choice (analytics/ads), session identifier for essential functionality, and the age‑gate decision.
- Support/Legal Communications: any information you include in emails you send to us (e.g., DMCA notices, privacy requests).
We do not require Instagram login, do not ask for your Instagram password, and do not permanently store the media you download through the Service.
3) Purposes & Legal Bases (GDPR/UK GDPR)
| Purpose | Data | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Operate the Service (core functionality, session management, age gate) | Essential cookies, session ID, age gate flag | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) to deliver and secure the Service |
| Security & abuse prevention (rate‑limiting, fraud prevention, diagnostics) | IP, user‑agent, timestamps, request metadata | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Analytics to improve the Service (aggregated/anonymous) | Event metrics, pseudonymous identifiers | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — only if you accept analytics cookies |
| Advertising measurement via third‑party ad networks | Pseudonymous identifiers set by ad partners | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — only if you accept ads cookies |
| Respond to support, privacy, and legal requests (e.g., DMCA) | Contact details and message content you provide | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)); Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) where applicable |
4) Retention
- Essential session data is kept only while necessary for your active session.
- Rate‑limiting/security artifacts (e.g., short rolling time windows keyed to IP) are kept for the minimum period needed to protect the Service and are regularly rotated.
- Analytics respect your consent and follow provider retention defaults (aggregated/pseudonymous form).
- Legal correspondence is retained as long as reasonably necessary to comply with law and enforce our rights.
5) Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use strictly necessary cookies and, with your consent, analytics and advertising cookies. See our detailed Cookie Policy for categories, examples, and controls (including a live cookie viewer and a one‑click delete option).
6) Sharing & Processors
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with service providers (e.g., analytics, anti‑abuse, hosting, email) strictly to operate and secure the Service, under contractual safeguards (including Standard Contractual Clauses where relevant).
7) International Transfers
When data is transferred outside your jurisdiction (e.g., to the United States), we rely on appropriate safeguards such as SCCs and provider security commitments.
8) Your Rights
EEA/UK users may request access, correction, erasure, portability, restriction, or objection, and may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing. US (California) users have CPRA rights including access, deletion, and the right to opt out of “sharing” for cross‑context advertising. We do not sell personal information.
To exercise rights, contact: privacy@instavido.com (or use the Privacy Request tab on the Contact page).
Global Privacy Control (GPC)/Do Not Track: Where supported, we interpret GPC/“Do Not Track” as an opt‑out from non‑essential cookies.
9) Children
The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or under the age of digital consent where applicable). We use an age‑gate and do not knowingly collect data from children.
10) Third‑Party Content
Links, embeds, or ads from third parties are governed by their respective privacy policies. We do not control third‑party cookies; see our Cookie Policy for details.
11) Changes
We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.
12) Contact
For privacy questions, email privacy@instavido.com or visit our Contact page.
This website is not affiliated with Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc.