You probably now know how social media sites like Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook make money with the data we share. And like most social media platforms, Instagram stores your data like a copy of your photos, videos, profile data, direct messages, comments, and more.
So, if you are wondering or worried about what data Instagram collects over time, we will show you how you can view, download and delete your Instagram data on both mobile and PC. So let’s get straight to the point.
How to View Your Instagram Data
If you want to see what data Instagram collects during your use, you can easily access your Instagram data from mobile and PC.
View Your Instagram Data on Mobile
Read how to access your Instagram data on Android or iPhone.
Stage 1: Launch the Instagram app on your phone and switch to the Profile tab in the lower right corner. Now click on the three horizontal lines at the top to open Settings from the drop-down menu.
Step 2: Go to the security option. Under Data and History, tap Access Data.
Here you’ll find all your Instagram data, from links and account activity to your Advertising interests. You can review each category individually and view your data. You might be surprised (or even cringe) when you see your past comments or search history.
View Your Instagram Data on PC
Stage 1: Open your browser and log into your Instagram account. Now click on the profile icon in the upper right corner and select Settings from the list.
Step 2: Go to the Privacy and Security tab on your left.
Stage 3: Go to the Account Data section and click View Account Data.
Similar to the app, you will find all the information you share while using Instagram.
How to Download Your Instagram Data?
Now, let’s say you decide to quit Instagram or switch to a different social media platform. In this case, it would be wise to download all your precious uploads, messages and profile data before saying goodbye to your beloved social media site. Whether on mobile or PC, it is quite simple to do.
Request Instagram Data from Mobile Phone
Read on to learn how to download a copy of your Instagram data to Android or iPhone.
Stage 1: Launch the Instagram app on your phone and go to Settings.
Step 2: Go to the security option. Under Data and History, tap Download Data.
Stage 3: Enter your email address and tap the Request Download button. Now verify your Instagram password and tap Next.
Step 4: After the request is made, tap Done to continue.
Request Instagram Data from a Computer
Here is how to download your Instagram data to your computer.
Stage 1: Open your preferred web browser and log into your Instagram account. Click the profile icon in the upper right corner and select Settings from the menu that appears.
Step 2: Switch to the Privacy and Security tab on your left. Scroll down to the Data Download section and click the Request Download button.
Stage 3: On the next page, enter your email address and select your preferred file format under Information format. Then press Next.
Step 4: Enter your Instagram password to verify your identity and click the Request Download button.
After you send the request, Instagram starts creating a file of what you’ve shared. In the next 48 hours you will receive an email from Instagram with the download link for that file.
Click the download link that came in the email and follow the onscreen instructions to download your data.
How to Delete Your Instagram Data
When you spend some time looking at the data you share, it’s only natural to worry about your privacy. Unfortunately, the only way to remove your Instagram data is to delete the account itself.
So, if you’ve decided to delete your Instagram presence, here’s how to do it.
Step 2: Now Instagram will ask for a reason why it removed the account. Use the drop-down menu to select an answer from the list.
Stage 3: Then enter your password and click ‘Delete’ to verify your identity. [UserName]Press the ‘ button.
If you change your mind, Instagram will wait 30 days before completely deleting your account. Until then, your profile will remain private.
Protect Your Data
Instagram collects and keeps most of your activity data. In fact, knowing that all my contacts and phone numbers are saved (since I let them find people I know) made me change a few privacy settings on Instagram. If you can’t quit social media, at least now you will think twice before sharing your data online.
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