Introduction
Welcome to Save Story for Instagram. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension operates, what permissions we request, and how we handle your information.
Our Core Principle: We do NOT collect, store, transmit, or sell any of your personal data, browsing history, or downloaded content.
Extension Purpose
Save Story for Instagram has a single, clear purpose: to enable users to download publicly accessible photos, videos, stories, and reels from Instagram and Facebook with a single click.
The extension works by:
- Injecting download buttons directly into Instagram and Facebook web pages
- Extracting media URLs from publicly accessible web content when you click a download button
- Initiating downloads to your local device using your browser's download functionality
- All processing happens locally in your browser - no external servers involved
Information We Do NOT Collect
To be absolutely clear, our extension does NOT collect, store, or transmit:
- ❌ Personal information (name, email, phone number, address)
- ❌ Login credentials or authentication tokens
- ❌ Browsing history or web activity
- ❌ Downloaded media files or content
- ❌ Instagram or Facebook account information
- ❌ Location data or device identifiers
- ❌ Any personally identifiable information (PII)
- ❌ Analytics or tracking data
- ❌ Cookies or third-party tracking mechanisms
Local Data Storage
The extension stores minimal data locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. This data never leaves your device and includes only:
Download Counter
A simple number tracking successful downloads (used to show rating prompts at specific milestones: 5, 25, and 45 downloads)
Rating Status
A boolean flag indicating whether you've rated the extension (prevents repeated rating prompts)
Important: This locally stored data is:
- ✅ Stored only on your device
- ✅ Never transmitted to any server
- ✅ Not accessible to us or any third parties
- ✅ Automatically deleted when you uninstall the extension
- ✅ Can be cleared anytime through Chrome's extension settings
Permissions Explained
Our extension requests specific permissions to function. Here's exactly why each permission is needed:
1. Storage Permission
Why we need it: To save download counter and rating status locally on your device.
What we DON'T do: Access, read, or store any of your browsing data, cookies, or personal information.
2. Downloads Permission
Why we need it: To save media files (photos, videos, stories) to your downloads folder when you click the download button.
What we DON'T do: Access, view, modify, or delete your existing downloads.
3. Scripting Permission
Why we need it: To inject download buttons into Instagram and Facebook pages and handle download requests.
What we DON'T do: Modify page content other than adding download buttons, inject ads, or track your activity.
4. Tabs Permission
Why we need it: To open Instagram/Facebook in new tabs when you click "Open Desktop" or "Open Mobile" buttons.
What we DON'T do: Monitor your browsing, read tab contents, or track which websites you visit.
5. System Display Permission
Why we need it: To get your screen dimensions for properly sizing the mobile view window.
What we DON'T do: Capture screenshots, record screen activity, or access any visual content.
6. Declarative Net Request Permission
Why we need it: To modify User-Agent headers when opening mobile versions of Instagram/Facebook.
What we DON'T do: Block, redirect, or spy on your web requests.
7. Host Permission (all_urls)
Why we need it: To work on Instagram and Facebook domains (including various subdomains like i.instagram.com for API access).
What we DON'T do: Our code only executes on Instagram and Facebook - we don't interact with any other websites.
Third-Party Services
Our extension does NOT use any third-party services, including:
- No analytics services (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
- No advertising networks
- No crash reporting services
- No external APIs or servers
- No tracking pixels or beacons
The only external services accessed are:
- Instagram API endpoints (i.instagram.com) - to retrieve publicly available media URLs
- Facebook endpoints (facebook.com) - to retrieve publicly available media URLs
- Chrome Web Store - when you click "Rate Now" in the rating prompt
These connections are made only when you explicitly click download buttons or rating links.
Data Security
While we don't collect any personal data, we implement security best practices:
- All extension code is minified and optimized
- Local storage uses Chrome's secure storage API
- No external network requests except to Instagram/Facebook APIs for media URLs
- Regular security audits and updates
- Open to security researchers for vulnerability reports
Children's Privacy
Our extension does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13. Since we don't collect any personal data whatsoever, our extension is inherently safe for all age groups. However, we recommend parental supervision for children's internet use in general.
Your Rights and Control
You have complete control over the extension:
View Permissions
Right-click extension icon → "Manage Extension" → "Permissions"
Clear Local Data
Chrome Settings → Privacy → Clear Browsing Data → "Cookies and site data"
Disable Extension
Chrome Extensions → Toggle off "Save Story for Instagram"
Uninstall Extension
Chrome Extensions → Remove (all local data deleted automatically)
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect:
- Changes in functionality or features
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Best practices and security improvements
When we make changes:
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Significant changes will be announced in extension update notes
- Your continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
Compliance
Our extension complies with:
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies - We follow all guidelines for extension development and distribution
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - No personal data collection means no GDPR compliance issues
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - We don't sell or share personal information because we don't collect any
- COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) - No data collection from anyone, including children
Legal Disclaimer
This extension is provided "as is" for personal use only. Users are responsible for ensuring their use complies with:
- Instagram's and Facebook's Terms of Service
- Copyright and intellectual property laws
- Local regulations regarding content downloading
We recommend:
- Only downloading content you have permission to download
- Respecting creators' intellectual property rights
- Using downloaded content for personal use only
- Not redistributing downloaded content without permission
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices:
Email: support@docgpt.ai
We'll respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours.
Open Source & Transparency
We believe in transparency. While our extension code is minified for performance:
- You can inspect the code through Chrome's Developer Tools
- Security researchers are welcome to audit our extension
- We're committed to responsible disclosure of any security issues
Summary
Bottom Line: Save Story for Instagram is a privacy-focused extension that helps you download media from Instagram and Facebook. We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data. Ever. The only data stored is a local download counter and rating status on your device, which never leaves your computer.
Your privacy is not just important to us - it's fundamental to how we built this extension.