Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 8, 2025
Introduction
At Instagram Profile Viewer, we believe in transparency about how we collect and use data when you use our anonymous profile viewing tool. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to provide you with the best viewing experience while protecting your privacy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our Instagram Profile Viewer website. These files contain information that helps us provide you with a better experience by:
- Remembering your viewing preferences and settings
- Ensuring our service functions properly across all devices
- Analyzing how users interact with our profile viewing tools
- Improving the performance and speed of our service
- Maintaining complete anonymity and privacy protection
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our Instagram Profile Viewer to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Security Cookies: Protect against malicious activity and ensure safe browsing
- Session Management: Maintain your browsing session without storing personal data
- Load Balancing: Ensure optimal performance of our viewing service
- Error Prevention: Help us identify and prevent technical issues
- Privacy Protection: Ensure your browsing remains anonymous and secure
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance your experience with our Instagram Profile Viewer:
- Viewing Preferences: Remember your display and interface preferences
- Display Settings: Save your preferred theme and accessibility settings
- Recent Searches: Store recent searches locally for convenience (never sent to servers)
- Language Settings: Remember your preferred language for international users
- UI Preferences: Remember layout and viewing preferences
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Instagram Profile Viewer:
- Usage Analytics: Track which features are most popular (anonymized data only)
- Performance Monitoring: Measure loading speeds and identify areas for improvement
- Service Effectiveness: Understand how our tool helps with anonymous browsing
- Privacy Analysis: Ensure our service remains secure and private
- Accessibility Insights: Improve our service for users with different needs
NO Tracking Cookies
Important: We do NOT use any tracking cookies that:
- Track your viewing history or profiles you visit
- Store personal information about you
- Share data with third parties
- Create user profiles for advertising
- Monitor your activity across websites
How We Protect Your Privacy
No Personal Data in Cookies
Our cookies never contain:
- Instagram usernames you search for
- Profiles you view
- Personal identification information
- Browsing history or patterns
- Any data that could identify you
Local Storage Only
When we store preferences or recent searches, this data:
- Remains entirely on your device
- Is never transmitted to our servers
- Can be cleared at any time by you
- Expires automatically after 30 days
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Clearing Cookies
You can clear cookies at any time:
- Use your browser's clear browsing data function
- Delete cookies specifically for profileviewer.org
- Use private/incognito browsing mode
- Disable cookies entirely (may affect functionality)
Third-Party Services
We may use minimal third-party services that use their own cookies:
- CloudFlare: For security and performance (essential)
- Google Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics (optional)
These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We ensure they align with our privacy standards.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal requirements. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how we handle cookies:
- Email: privacy@profileviewer.org
- Support: support@profileviewer.org
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use
- Opt-out of non-essential cookies
- Request information about our cookie practices
- Use our service with cookies disabled (limited functionality)
Remember: Instagram Profile Viewer is committed to protecting your privacy. Our cookie usage is minimal and designed solely to improve your anonymous browsing experience.