Privacy Policy for Instagram API Usage

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how n8n.ankurbansal.in ("we", "our", or "the Service") collects, uses, stores, and protects data received through the Instagram Graph API and other Meta APIs.

By using this service or authorizing your Instagram account, you agree to the data practices described below.

2. Information We Collect

When you connect your Instagram account through Meta's OAuth process, we may collect the following Instagram API-permitted data:

2.1 Instagram Business Account / Creator Account Data

Depending on permissions you grant, we may access:

• Basic profile information (ID, username, name)
• Account insights (reach, impressions, engagement)
• Post insights (likes, comments count, interactions)
• Media URL, caption, timestamp
• Comments on posts (if permissions allow)
• Mentions
• Messages (if you grant messaging permission via Instagram Messaging API)

2.2 Authentication Information

• Access tokens issued by Meta
• Page/Instagram Business account IDs connected to your Facebook Page

2.3 Technical Information

• Logs generated by n8n workflows
• Event data processed through your self-hosted server

3. How We Use the Collected Information

We use Instagram API data only for the specific automation workflows you authorize, which may include:

• Fetching Instagram posts and insights
• Automating analytics reporting
• Managing comments or messages (if allowed)
• Triggering workflows based on events
• Creating custom marketing or data-processing automations

We do not use your Instagram data for any other purpose.

4. Data Storage & Security

4.1 Self-Hosted Storage

• This service is fully self-hosted on servers controlled by Ankur Bansal.
• Data is stored securely using encrypted storage where applicable.

4.2 Access Token Security

Tokens issued by Meta are stored securely and never shared with third parties.

4.3 Workflow Data

Any data processed through n8n workflows is stored only for execution and logs. Logs can be disabled or minimized by you.

We employ reasonable security measures such as:

• HTTPS encryption
• Firewall protections
• Strong access control
• Regular security monitoring

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Instagram data.

We do not share your Instagram data with:

• Advertising networks
• Analytics companies
• Third-party data brokers

Data is only shared when required by law (e.g., legal request or court order).

6. User Rights

Under Meta platform rules and general privacy practices, you have the right to:

• Access your Instagram-related data processed by this service
• Request deletion of your data
• Revoke Instagram API permissions at any time via: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=business_tools
• Request deletion of your stored data by contacting us

7. Data Retention

We retain Instagram API data only as long as necessary for:

• Running automation workflows
• Analytics or reporting authorized by you
• Maintaining system logs (if enabled)

If you revoke permissions, related tokens and associated data will be deleted.

8. Children's Privacy

This service is not intended for individuals under 13 and does not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Third-Party Services

This service uses the Instagram Graph API and Meta's Facebook APIs under Meta's Platform Policies. By using this service, you also agree to Meta's privacy terms:

• https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
• https://developers.facebook.com/terms/

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page, with an updated "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or wish to request data deletion, contact: