Introduction
Welcome to Followers Checker (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website and tool available at checkunfollowers.net.
By using Followers Checker, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
Followers Checker is an online tool designed to analyze Instagram export files and provide insights about followers and unfollowers. We do not have any official connection with Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: checkunfollowers@gmail.com
Data We Collect
We collect and process the following information:
Data you provide
When you upload your Instagram export (ZIP file) to use our tool, the file is processed temporarily to extract relevant follower information.
- The file is not stored permanently.
- It is automatically deleted immediately after processing.
- We do not keep, share, or back up your Instagram data.
Analytics and cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
We may also use Google AdSense to display ads, which may use cookies to personalize content.
For more details, please read our Cookie Policy.
How We Use the Data
We use collected data only for:
- Providing the core functionality of the Followers Checker tool
- Improving our website performance and user experience
- Running basic analytics and advertising (Google services)
We never sell or trade your data with third parties.
Data Retention
Uploaded Instagram files are deleted immediately after processing.
Analytics data collected by Google is stored according to Google’s own retention policies.
We do not store any personally identifiable data on our servers.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process data based on:
- Consent: when you upload a file or accept cookies
- Legitimate interest: for analytics and site improvement
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at checkunfollowers@gmail.com.
Third-Party Services
We rely on third-party providers who may process data on our behalf:
- Google Analytics (analytics and usage tracking)
- Google AdSense (advertising)
- Hosting provider (for basic site operation and temporary file handling)
Each provider operates under its own privacy policy.
Data Security
We use standard security measures to protect your uploaded files and analytics data.
All data transfers are encrypted via HTTPS. However, no online service can guarantee 100% security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
checkunfollowers@gmail.com