COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: July 15, 2026
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit websites. They help websites remember preferences, calculate visitor analytics, and serve target ads.
2. COOKIES WE USE
We classify cookies into three categories. You can opt out of Analytics and Advertising at any time.
| Category | Processor / Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | `id_cookie_consent` | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 1 Year |
| Strictly Necessary | `id_rate_limit` | Used locally to help track daily limit counters on client. | 24 Hours |
| Analytics | `_ga`, `_gid` (Google Analytics 4) | Calculates visitor counts, scroll depth, and tool usage. | 2 Years |
| Analytics | `_clck`, `_clsk` (Microsoft Clarity) | Records anonymous UI sessions to detect layout frustration. | 1 Year |
| Advertising | Monetag cookies | Tracks advertising impressions, campaign IDs, and limits frequency. | Session / 30 Days |
3. MANAGING YOUR CONSENT
When you first load InstaDownloader, we display our consent preference banner. You can check/uncheck categories of cookies. Clicking "Cookie Preferences" in our footer will re-open the consent options, allowing you to update or revoke your preferences instantly.