Introduction

At Downstory.net, we deeply value and respect your privacy. We are fully committed to responsibly handling, protecting, and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy is designed to transparently inform you of our practices regarding the collection, usage, management, protection, and disclosure of your personal data when you access and use our website and related services.

Information We Collect

We may collect, store, and use the following types of information from you when you use our services:

• Instagram usernames that you enter or search for within our platform, temporarily stored in browser cookies solely to facilitate features such as your recent searches.
• Information regarding your browser type, version, language preferences, and other general technical information provided automatically by your browser upon accessing our service.
• Anonymized and aggregated usage data collected for statistical analysis, which helps us continuously improve the performance and functionality of our service.

How We Use Your Information

The information collected from users is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• To reliably provide, operate, and maintain our service in an efficient and user-friendly manner.
• To personalize and enhance your user experience, such as remembering your recent searches and preferred settings for your convenience.
• To analyze usage patterns, gather statistical insights, and perform internal research aimed at improving and optimizing our services.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience by temporarily storing information such as recent searches and personalized preferences. You retain complete control over these cookies through your browser settings and can freely disable or delete them at your discretion.

Data Security

We implement robust and industry-standard security measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Nevertheless, we must inform you that no transmission method over the internet or electronic storage system is entirely secure, and therefore we cannot absolutely guarantee its complete security.

Your Rights

You have the full right and ability to disable cookies through your browser settings, opt out of anonymous analytics tracking, and request clarification or removal of your data. If you have concerns about your privacy or wish to exercise your rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to periodically review, update, or modify this Privacy Policy as necessary. Should we make any material changes, we will notify you clearly and promptly by prominently displaying the updated policy on this page. Continued use of our service following such updates signifies your acknowledgment and acceptance of these changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at: hello@downstory.net