What Instagram's terms say
Instagram's terms of service and privacy policy have 76 rated points: 4 serious, 25 bad, 31 worth knowing and 16 good. 57 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 19 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Instagram
Serious 1
Your personal information may be collected, regardless of whether you interacted directly with the service or not
They store data on you even if you did not interact with the service
Where it says this ↗
Bad 24
Third-party cookies are used for statistics
This service uses third-party cookies for statistics
Where it says this ↗Many different types of personal data are collected
The service collects many different types of personal data
Full quote: "What kinds of information do we collect? To provide the Facebook Products, we must process information about you. The types of information we collect depend on how you use our Products. You can learn how to access and delete information we collect by visiting the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings. Things you and others do and provide Information and content you provide.We collect the content, communications and other information you provide when you use our Products, including when you sign up for an account, create or share content, and message or communicate with others. This can include information in or about the content you provide (like metadata), such as the location of a photo or the date a file was created. It can also include what you see through features we provide, such as our camera, so we can do things like suggest masks and filters that you might like, or give you tips on using camera formats. Our systems automatically process content and communications you and others provide to analyze context and what's in them for the purposes described below. Learn more about how you can control who can see the things you share. Data with special protections: You can choose to provide information in your Facebook profile fields or Life Events about your religious views, political views, who you are "interested in," or your health. This and other information (such as racial or ethnic origin, philosophical beliefs or trade union membership) could be subject to special protections under the laws of your country. Networks and connections. We collect information about the people, Pages, accounts, hashtags and groups you are connected to and how you interact with them across our Products, such as people you communicate with the most or groups you are part of. We also collect contact information if you choose to upload, sync or import it from a device (such as an address book or call log or SMS log history), which we use for things like helping you and others find people you may know and for the other purposes listed below. Your usage. We collect information about how you use our Products, such as the types of content you view or engage with. the features you use. the actions you take. the people or accounts you interact with. and the time, frequency and duration of your activities. For example, we log when you're using and have last used our Products, and what posts, videos and other content you view on our Products. We also collect information about how you use features like our camera. Information about transactions made on our Products. If you use our Products for purchases or other financial transactions (such as when you make a purchase in a game or make a donation), we collect information about the purchase or transaction. This includes payment information, such as your credit or debit card number and other card information. other account and authentication information. and billing, shipping and contact details. Things others do and information they provide about you. We also receive and analyze content, communications and information that other people provide when they use our Products. This can include information about you, such as when others share or comment on a photo of you, send a message to you, or upload, sync or import your contact information."
Where it says this ↗You are being tracked via social media cookies/pixels
The service uses social media cookies/pixels
Where it says this ↗You are tracked via web beacons, tracking pixels, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting
The service may use tracking pixels, web beacons, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting on users.
Where it says this ↗Information is gathered about you through third parties
This service gathers information about you through third parties
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be sold or otherwise transferred as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction
The service can sell or otherwise transfer your personal data as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction.
Where it says this ↗You waive your right to a class action
By agreeing to Instagram's terms, you agree that you can only bring any claim against them on your own behalf. You waive your right to being part of a class action, or participating in claims brought in any representative capacity.
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for advertising
Tracking via third-party cookies for other purposes without your consent.
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes
This service may use your personal information for marketing purposes
Where it says this ↗Your biometric data is collected
Where it says this ↗Logs are kept for an undefined period of time
This service keeps user logs for an undefined period of time
Where it says this ↗This service shares your personal data with third parties that are not essential to its operation
This service can share your personal information to third parties
Where it says this ↗Your personal information is used for many different purposes
This service uses your personal information for many different purposes
Full quote: "Here's how: Provide, personalize and improve our Products. We use the information we have to deliver our Products, including to personalize features and content (including your News Feed, Instagram Feed, Instagram Stories and ads) and make suggestions for you (such as groups or events you may be interested in or topics you may want to follow) on and off our Products. To create personalized Products that are unique and relevant to you, we use your connections, preferences, interests and activities based on the data we collect and learn from you and others (including any data with special protections you choose to provide). how you use and interact with our Products. and the people, places, or things you're connected to and interested in on and off our Products. Learn more about how we use information about you to personalize your Facebook and Instagram experience, including features, content and recommendations in Facebook Products. you can also learn more about how we choose the ads that you see. Information across Facebook Products and devices: We connect information about your activities on different Facebook Products and devices to provide a more tailored and consistent experience on all Facebook Products you use, wherever you use them. For example, we can suggest that you join a group on Facebook that includes people you follow on Instagram or communicate with using Messenger. We can also make your experience more seamless, for example, by automatically filling in your registration information (such as your phone number) from one Facebook Product when you sign up for an account on a different Product Location-related information: We use location-related information-such as your current location, where you live, the places you like to go, and the businesses and people you're near-to provide, personalize and improve our Products, including ads, for you and others. Location-related information can be based on things like precise device location (if you've allowed us to collect it), IP addresses, and information from your and others' use of Facebook Products (such as check-ins or events you attend). Product research and development: We use the information we have to develop, test and improve our Products, including by conducting surveys and research, and testing and troubleshooting new products and features.[...]"
Where it says this ↗Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world
Where it says this ↗Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
Where it says this ↗Your personal data is used to employ targeted third-party advertising
The service uses your personal data to employ targeted third-party advertising
Where it says this ↗You are forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes
This service forces users into binding arbitration in the case of disputes
Where it says this ↗Your profile is combined across various products
Where it says this ↗Location data may be collected, used and/or shared
This service may collect, use, and share location data
Where it says this ↗Some personal data may be kept for business interests or legal obligations
This service may keep personal data after a request for erasure for business interests or legal obligations
Full quote: "We store data until it is no longer necessary to provide our services and Facebook Products, or until your account is deleted - whichever comes first. This is a case-by-case determination that depends on things like the nature of the data, why it is collected and processed, and relevant legal or operational retention needs."
Where it says this ↗App required for this service requires broad device permissions
Facebook collects a lot of device information through the Instagram App.
Following the excerpt: "[...]IP address, connection speed and, in some cases, information about other devices that are nearby or on your network, so we can do things like help you stream a video from your phone to your TV. Cookie data: data from cookies stored on your device, including cookie IDs and settings.[...]"
Where it says this ↗Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to you
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Where it says this ↗This service receives your precise location through GPS coordinates
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Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 21
This service informs you that its Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services
The service informs users that its privacy policy does not apply to third party websites
Where it says this ↗You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
Where it says this ↗No warranty is made regarding an uninterrupted, timely, secure and/or error-free experience
The service provider makes no warranty regarding uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free service
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in location X
Instagram Court of law is California
Where it says this ↗The service can stop being provided at any time
They may stop providing the service at any time
Where it says this ↗You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Users agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Where it says this ↗Failure to enforce any provision of the Terms of Service does not constitute a waiver of such provision
Where it says this ↗This service does not condone any ideas contained in its user-generated contents
Where it says this ↗Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder
Where it says this ↗The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at the users' sole risk
Where it says this ↗Instructions are provided on how to submit a copyright claim
Provides instructions on how to submit a copyright claim
Where it says this ↗There is a date of the last update of the agreements
Where it says this ↗This service is a subsidiary of Company X
This service is a subsidiary of Facebook
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be aggregated into statistics
Your personal data is aggregated into statistics
Where it says this ↗Blocking first-party cookies may limit your ability to use the service
Blocking first party cookies may limit your ability to use the service
Where it says this ↗Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location
This service collects your IP address for location use
Full quote: "Data from device settings: information you allow us to receive through device settings you turn on, such as access to your GPS location, camera or photos. Network and connections: information such as the name of your mobile operator or ISP, language, time zone, mobile phone number, IP address,[...]"
Where it says this ↗Defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination
defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination
Where it says this ↗This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet your expectations or requirements
This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet the users' expectations or requirements
Where it says this ↗The service assumes no liability for any damages the user incurs
This service assumes no liability for any losses or damages resulting from any matter relating to the service
Where it says this ↗This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation
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Where it says this ↗
Good 11
Third parties are not allowed to access your personal information without a legal basis
The service will not allow third parties to access your personal information without a legal basis
Where it says this ↗This service claims that your personal data is not being sold
This service does not sell your personal data
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about how your personal data is used
The service provides information about how they intend to use your personal data
Where it says this ↗You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data
You can request access and deletion of personal data
Where it says this ↗You can limit how your information is used by third parties and the service
You can limit how your information is used by third-parties and the service
Where it says this ↗If you offer suggestions to the service, they may use that without your approval or compensation, but they do not become the owner
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about what kind of personal information is collected
The service provides details about what kinds of personal information they collect
Where it says this ↗When the service wants to change its terms, you are notified a week or more in advance
Terms may be changed at their discretion, but they will notify you before.
They can change the terms at their discretion, but they will notify the user in reasonable advance by email or by posting them online. However, your use of the service constitutes acceptance of the changes in the terms without explicit consent.
Where it says this ↗The service will only respond to government requests that are reasonable
Where it says this ↗Archives of their agreements are provided so that changes can be viewed over time
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Where it says this ↗
If you have a Instagram account
Serious 3
Your identity is used in ads that are shown to other users
Where it says this ↗This service holds onto content that you've deleted
Where it says this ↗
Bad 1
Usernames can be rejected or changed for any reason
Usernames can be rejected for any reason
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 10
This service is only available to users over a certain age
Where it says this ↗Your content can be deleted if you violate the terms
This service can delete your content if you violate the terms
Where it says this ↗You cannot distribute or disclose your account to third parties
Where it says this ↗The posting of pornographic content is prohibited
Prohibits the posting of pornographic content
Where it says this ↗You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Users agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from posting content which promotes violence or politically or religiously extremist values
Prohibits the posting of content which promotes or glorifies violence or politically or religiously extremist values.
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
This service prohibits users sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
Where it says this ↗Banned users are prohibited from creating a new account
Users who have been permanently banned from this service are not allowed to re-register under a new account
Full quote: ''So, we need you to commit to a few restrictions in order to be part of the Instagram community. You must be at least 13 years old. You must not be prohibited from receiving any aspect of our Service under applicable laws or engaging in payments related Services if you are on an applicable denied party listing. We must not have previously disabled your account for violation of law or any of our policies.'
Where it says this ↗You are not allowed to use pseudonyms, as trust and transparency between users regarding their identities is relevant to the service
Users are not allowed to use pseudonyms, as trust and transparency between users regarding their identities is relevant to the service.
While pseudonyms are allowed, impersonation and/or 'innacurate' information may result in a Guidelines breach. Still, it's up for debate.
Where it says this ↗Your account can be suspended for several reasons
The service can suspend your account for several reasons
Instagram - suspension and censorship
Where it says this ↗
Good 5
You can choose with whom you share content
Where it says this ↗You have the right to leave this service at any time
Where it says this ↗You can retrieve an archive of your data
This service allows you to retrieve an archive of your data
Where it says this ↗You maintain ownership of your content
Where it says this ↗You are informed about the risk of publishing personal info online
The service informs users about the risk of publishing personal info online
Where it says this ↗
The documents
- Community Guidelines ↗ account holders
- Privacy Policy ↗
- Terms of Service ↗
- About Cookies ↗
- Data Policy ↗
Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.