Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 14, 2025

At InstaGhost, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Instagram Story Viewer service ("Service") located at https://ig-story-viewer.odoo.com.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Key Principle: We collect the minimum information necessary to provide our Service and do not require any personal information for basic usage.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide and improve our Service:

Type of Information	What We Collect	Purpose
Usage Data	Browser type, device information, IP address (anonymized), pages visited, timestamps	Service optimization, analytics, security
Search Queries	Instagram usernames you search for	To provide the requested service (viewing stories)
Cookies	Session cookies, preference cookies	Improve user experience, remember preferences
No Personal Data	We do not collect your name, email, address, or Instagram credentials	N/A

Important: We do not collect or store any Instagram login credentials. Our service does not require you to log in to Instagram.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Provide Services: To deliver the Instagram story viewing service you request
Improve Service: To analyze usage patterns and enhance user experience
Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and security breaches
Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Service

Data Retention:

We retain usage data for 30 days. Search queries are not stored after processing. Anonymized analytics data may be kept longer for statistical purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Service to function properly
Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our Service.

Third-Party Analytics:

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. Google may use cookies and tracking technologies as described in their Privacy Policy.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Service (e.g., hosting providers)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We require all third parties to respect the security of your data and to treat it in accordance with the law.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

SSL encryption for all data transmissions
Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
Limited access to data on a need-to-know basis
Secure server infrastructure with firewalls

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Minimization:

We only collect the minimal information needed to provide our Service. We don't store unnecessary data.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request access to your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@ig-story-viewer.odoo.com.

Verification:

For security purposes, we may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Instagram requires users to be at least 13 years old. Our Service follows this requirement.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

By using our Service, you consent to this transfer. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to other websites not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site.

We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.