🔒 Privacy Policy

🌟1. Overview

Insta Bulk Unlike ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension handles your information when you use our service to manage Instagram liked posts.

Key Principle: We believe in data minimization and local processing. Your personal information stays on your device, and we do not collect, transmit, or store any personal data on external servers.

📊2. Data Collection

2.1 Information We Store Locally

Data Type	Purpose	Storage Location	Retention Period
User Preferences	Speed settings, batch sizes, delay configurations	Chrome Local Storage	Until extension removal
Daily Usage Counters	Track daily post processing for safety limits	Chrome Local Storage	24 hours (auto-reset)
Terms Acknowledgment	Record that user has accepted terms of use	Chrome Local Storage	Until extension removal
Session State	Current processing status and progress	Browser Memory	Until browser tab closes

2.2 Information We DO NOT Collect

🎯3. Data Usage

The locally stored data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

3.1 Primary Functions

• Settings Persistence: Remember your preferred speed modes, batch sizes, and delay configurations between browser sessions
• Safety Enforcement: Enforce daily usage limits to help prevent violations of Instagram's terms of service
• User Experience: Provide a personalized interface that adapts to your preferences
• Progress Tracking: Maintain session state for real-time progress monitoring

3.2 Safety Features

💾4. Data Storage

4.1 Storage Technology

All data is stored using Chrome's secure storage APIs:

• chrome.storage.local: For user preferences and settings
• chrome.storage.sync: For cross-device synchronization (if enabled by user)
• Browser Memory: For temporary session data

4.2 Storage Security

Your data is protected by:

• Browser-level Encryption: Chrome automatically encrypts stored data
• User Profile Isolation: Data is isolated to your specific browser profile
• Local-only Storage: No data transmission to external servers
• Permission-based Access: Only our extension can access its stored data

4.3 Storage Limits

Data Type	Approximate Size	Maximum Size
User Preferences	< 1KB	10KB
Daily Usage Counters	< 100 bytes	1KB
Session State	< 500 bytes	5KB

🤝5. Data Sharing

5.1 No Third-Party Integrations

Our extension operates independently and does not integrate with:

• Analytics services (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Advertising networks
• Social media platforms (beyond Instagram automation)
• Data brokers or marketing companies
• Cloud storage services
• External APIs or web services

5.2 Legal Compliance

Since we do not collect or store personal data externally, we have no data to share even if legally compelled to do so. All data remains on your local device under your control.

🔐6. Security Measures

6.1 Technical Security

• Local Processing: All automation and data processing occurs entirely within your browser
• No Network Communication: Extension does not make external network requests
• Manifest V3 Compliance: Uses the latest Chrome extension security standards
• Minimal Permissions: Requests only essential permissions for functionality
• Content Security Policy: Prevents injection of malicious scripts

6.2 Permission Transparency

Permission	Purpose	Scope
activeTab	Access current Instagram tab for automation	Only when extension is actively used
storage	Save user preferences locally	Local browser storage only
host_permissions	Access Instagram website content	*.instagram.com only

6.3 Security Best Practices

⚖️7. User Rights

7.1 Data Control

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:

• Access: View all stored data through Chrome's developer tools
• Modification: Change settings and preferences at any time
• Deletion: Remove all data by uninstalling the extension
• Export: Backup settings by copying Chrome storage data

7.2 Data Portability

You can:

• Export your settings to backup files
• Transfer settings between different Chrome profiles
• Reset all data to default values
• Selectively clear specific data types

7.3 Right to Withdraw Consent

You can:

• Disable the extension at any time
• Revoke extension permissions through Chrome settings
• Uninstall the extension to remove all data
• Block extension access to specific websites

📜8. Instagram Terms Compliance

8.1 Automation Disclosure

This extension automates interactions with Instagram. Users should be aware that:

• Instagram's Terms of Service may restrict automated tools
• Excessive automation may result in account restrictions
• We provide safety features but cannot guarantee compliance
• Users should read and understand Instagram's current policies

8.2 Recommended Practices

• Start with conservative settings (Safe Mode)
• Respect daily usage limits
• Take regular breaks between processing sessions
• Monitor your account for any warnings from Instagram
• Discontinue use if you receive policy violation notices

👶9. Children's Privacy

9.1 Age Restrictions

Our extension is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or store data from children under 13.

9.2 Parental Guidance

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has used this extension:

• The extension stores no personal information externally
• All data remains on the local device
• You can remove the extension from their browser
• Contact us if you have concerns about usage

9.3 Educational Use

For educational purposes, we recommend:

• Adult supervision when children use automation tools
• Discussion about responsible social media usage
• Understanding of platform terms and digital citizenship

📅10. Data Retention

10.1 Automatic Data Expiration

Data Type	Retention Period	Cleanup Method
Daily Usage Counters	24 hours	Automatic reset at midnight UTC
Session State	Until tab close	Automatic cleanup on tab/browser close
User Preferences	Until extension removal	Manual deletion or extension uninstall
Terms Acknowledgment	Until extension removal	Manual deletion or extension uninstall

10.2 Manual Data Removal

Users can manually remove data by:

• Extension Settings: Use built-in "Reset to Defaults" option
• Chrome Settings: Clear site data for the extension
• Extension Removal: Uninstall the extension completely
• Browser Reset: Reset Chrome to remove all extension data

🔄11. Policy Changes

11.1 Update Notifications

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. When we do:

• The "Last updated" date will be revised
• Significant changes will be highlighted in extension updates
• Users will be notified through the extension interface
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms

11.2 Version History

• v1.0 (June 28, 2025): Initial privacy policy creation
• Future updates: Will be documented here

11.3 Transparency Commitment

We commit to:

• Maintaining transparency about any data practice changes
• Providing clear explanations for policy updates
• Giving users adequate notice before implementing changes
• Maintaining the core principle of local-only data storage

📞12. Contact Information

12.1 Response Time

We aim to respond to privacy-related inquiries within:

• General Questions: 2-3 business days
• Privacy Concerns: 1-2 business days
• Security Issues: Within 24 hours
• Bug Reports: 1-3 business days

12.2 Additional Resources

• Project Repository: github.com/r1t3s/insta-bulk-unlike
• Chrome Web Store: [Link available after publication]
• Developer Website: [Coming Soon]