Privacy Policy — Reels Downloader

Last Updated: 2026-03-26 Effective Date: 2026-03-26 Auto-generated by Claude Intelligence from idea-layer context. Regenerated on every /idea sync when FEATURES or REQUIREMENTS change.

1. Introduction

Reels Downloader ("we", "our", "the app") is a cross-platform social media video downloader developed by MobileByteSensei. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our app on Android, iOS, Desktop, or Web.

By using Reels Downloader, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

2.3 Information from Third Parties

3. How We Use Your Information

4. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal data. We do NOT share your Instagram credentials with any third party.

5. Data Retention

6. Your Rights

6.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw consent: Revoke consent at any time

6.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

You have the right to:

• Know: What data we collect and why
• Delete: Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out: Opt out of sale/sharing of personal information
• Non-discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

We do NOT sell personal information.

6.3 All Users

You can always:

• Delete your downloaded content (Settings → Manage Downloads)
• Logout Instagram (Settings → Instagram Login → Logout)
• Disable analytics (Settings → Privacy Settings)
• Disable crash reporting (Settings → Privacy Settings)
• Clear all local data (device Settings → Apps → Reels Downloader → Clear Data)
• Uninstall the app (removes all local data)

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Reels Downloader is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data through our app, please contact us immediately at the email below. We will take steps to delete such information.

8. Data Security

We implement the following security measures:

• Encryption in transit: All network traffic uses HTTPS/TLS
• Local encryption: Instagram cookies stored in Android EncryptedSharedPreferences / iOS Keychain
• No password storage: Instagram authentication uses cookie-based auth only — your password is never stored
• Passcode protection: Optional app lock with passcode or biometric authentication
• Screen capture protection: Optional prevention of screenshots (configurable in settings)
• Minimal data collection: We collect only what's necessary for app functionality

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States (Google/Firebase servers) and the EU (Supabase). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place per GDPR requirements.

9a. Website — Advertising, Cookies & Consent

Our website (reelsdownloader.in) is a free, ad-supported tool. It requires no account and does not collect your name, password, or payment details. It does use cookies and similar technologies, primarily to show ads that keep the tool free.

Cookies we use

Google AdSense

We display ads through Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies and device identifiers to serve and measure ads and, where you have consented, to show personalized ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. You can review or opt out of ad personalization at any time at Google Ad Settings and aboutads.info/choices. For how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see Google's policy.

Consent for EEA, UK & Switzerland (CMP)

For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we use a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) to obtain your consent before any non-essential or advertising cookies are set and before any personalized ads are served. When you first visit, the consent message lets you:

• Consent — allow personalized ads and the associated cookies;
• Do not consent — decline; you may still see non-personalized ads, and no advertising cookies are set for personalization;
• Manage options — make granular choices per purpose and per advertising vendor (IAB TCF).

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by reopening the "Privacy & consent" settings from the CMP (available on the page after your first choice), which re-displays these options. Outside the EEA/UK/Switzerland the CMP consent banner does not apply, though you can still control ad personalization via the Google links above.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Showing an in-app notification on first launch after a change

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, data access requests, or deletion requests:

• Email: [email protected]
• Developer: MobileByteSensei
• Response time: Within 30 days (as required by GDPR)

This privacy policy was auto-generated from the app's idea-layer (IDEA.md, FEATURES.md, REQUIREMENTS.md) by Claude Intelligence. It covers all data types, third-party services, and user rights identified in the requirements registry.