Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Introduction

UnplugMe ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension and related services.

1. What Data We Collect

UnplugMe is designed with privacy as a core principle. We collect minimal data:

Local Processing

The UnplugMe Chrome extension processes your Instagram data export locally in your browser. This means:

• Your Instagram data is downloaded and processed entirely on your device
• We do not transmit your Instagram content to our servers
• We do not store your Instagram data on our servers
• All processing happens client-side within your browser

Payment Information

When you purchase a premium subscription, payment information is handled securely by Stripe. We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card numbers, bank account information, or other sensitive payment details. Stripe processes and secures all payment data according to their own privacy standards and PCI compliance requirements.

Theme Preference

We store only one piece of data locally on your device: your preferred theme (light or dark mode). This is saved in your browser's localStorage for convenience and is never transmitted to our servers.

2. How the Chrome Extension Works

UnplugMe helps you download and preserve your saved and liked Instagram content before leaving the platform. Here's how it works:

The Process

• You request your Instagram data export through Instagram's data download tool
• Instagram provides a ZIP file containing your account data
• You use the UnplugMe extension to process this ZIP file
• The extension analyzes and extracts your saved/liked content in your browser
• You can then save this content to your device in your preferred format

Data Security

Because all processing occurs locally in your browser, your data never leaves your device. We never have access to your Instagram credentials, personal information, or media content. Your privacy is entirely in your hands.

3. Cookies and Local Storage

We use minimal client-side storage:

• Theme Preference: Your light/dark mode preference is stored in localStorage (theme) for persistence across sessions
• No Tracking Cookies: We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies
• No Third-Party Cookies: We do not allow third-party services to set cookies on your behalf

4. Payment Processing

UnplugMe uses Stripe to process payments securely. When you subscribe to premium features:

• Your payment information is encrypted and transmitted directly to Stripe
• We never store or have access to your payment credentials
• Stripe handles all billing, security, and compliance requirements
• We may store your email address and subscription status for service delivery

For more information on how Stripe handles your data, please visit stripe.com/privacy.

5. Third-Party Services

UnplugMe only integrates with Stripe for payment processing. We do not share, sell, or distribute your data to any other third parties. We do not use analytics services, user tracking, or advertising networks.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Know what data we collect about you
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Understand how your data is used
• Opt out of any communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Data Retention

We retain minimal data:

• Account information (email) is retained for as long as you maintain an active subscription
• Payment records are retained as required by law and for billing purposes
• Upon account deletion, we remove all associated data within 30 days

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• All data transmission uses encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
• Client-side processing ensures your Instagram data never leaves your device
• We do not store sensitive data on our servers

9. Children's Privacy

UnplugMe is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete such data immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of UnplugMe after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. GDPR & Privacy Regulations

UnplugMe complies with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and similar laws. Because we collect minimal data and process it primarily on your device, your privacy is protected by design.

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