How does instagram store database?

Where is the data stored in Instagram?

Instagram.com from a mobile browser: Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile. Tap Settings in the top right. Tap Privacy and security. Scroll down to Account data and tap View account data.

Does Instagram store your information?

The data that Instagram collects isn't just for advertising. The company uses your information—for instance, what device you use to log in—to detect suspicious log-in attempts. Crash reports from your phone can help it identify bugs in its code and identify parts of the app that nobody uses.

How long does Instagram store data for?

For Instagram, the company says it usually takes around 90 days to completely remove data. But security researchers have found similar issues with other services in the past, including Twitter, which retained direct messages between users for years after they were supposedly deleted.

Does Instagram collect personal data?

The study found that Instagram collects 79 per cent of its users' personal data and shares it with third parties, including search history, location, contacts and financial info. “Any information you agree to be gathered by an app when signing up can be analysed for their benefit and even shared.