Your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how the Instagram Favorites browser extension (“the Extension”) handles information.

Data Collection

The Extension does not collect, transmit, or store personal information on external servers operated by the developer. We do not run analytics, tracking, telemetry, advertising, or fingerprinting.

Local Data Storage

The Extension stores data locally in your browser using the Chrome Storage API to provide its functionality. Stored data may include:

• A list of Instagram usernames you add to your favorites (up to 150 profiles)

• Extension preferences and settings (e.g., super favorites, badge/alerts settings)

• Story status information needed to display which favorites have new stories

• Temporarily cached profile pictures for display purposes

This data is accessible only on your device. You can remove it at any time by clearing extension data or uninstalling the Extension.

If Chrome Sync is enabled on your device, this locally stored data may sync across your devices through your Google account. This syncing is managed by Google; the developer does not have access to your synced data.

Third-Party Services

The Extension interacts with Instagram domains (e.g., instagram.com, cdninstagram.com, fbcdn.net) to retrieve publicly available story content and profile media required for the Extension’s features. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc.

Your use of Instagram is governed by Instagram’s own policies: Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Permissions Used

The Extension requests the following permissions only to provide its features:

• storage — to save your favorites list and settings locally in your browser

• alarms — to periodically refresh story status for your favorites and update the badge

• sidePanel — to display the Extension interface in Chrome’s side panel

• downloads — to allow you to download story photos or videos to your device

• Host permissions — to access Instagram pages and media endpoints needed to load stories and media content

Downloaded Content

The Extension allows you to download publicly available Instagram story media (photos/videos) to your device. The developer does not receive or store downloaded files. You are responsible for how you use downloaded content and for complying with applicable laws and Instagram’s Terms of Use.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, share, rent, or transfer user data to third parties. The Extension does not send your favorites list, settings, or usage information to the developer’s servers.

Remote Code

The Extension does not use remote code. It does not load external JavaScript/Wasm for execution, and it does not use eval() for executing arbitrary strings as code.

Children’s Privacy

The Extension is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Chrome Web Store Compliance

The Extension is intended to comply with Chrome Web Store policies. Any use of information received from Google APIs (if applicable) will adhere to the Chrome Web Store Program Policies and related user data requirements.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and the “Last updated” date will be revised.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at starfallstudio@email.cz
Website: https://github.com/starfallcz

Disclaimer

Instagram is a trademark of Meta Platforms, Inc. This Extension is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc.