Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 21, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (they are deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different domain than the one you are visiting).
How We Use Cookies
InstaPeep uses a minimal number of cookies and similar technologies to operate our website and provide our services. We are committed to using only the cookies that are necessary or beneficial for your experience.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, selecting a theme, or using our tools.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| instapeep_sid | Provides a pseudonymous identifier for rate limiting and abuse prevention | 1 day | First-party cookie |
| theme | Stores your preferred color scheme (dark/light mode) | Until cleared | First-party local storage |
Advertising Cookies
Google AdSense is our only advertising partner. AdSense and related Google tags may use cookies and similar storage to deliver, personalize, secure, and measure advertisements. The exact cookie names and durations are controlled by Google and may vary by location, consent choice, browser, and product configuration.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Serves and measures ad interactions via Google AdSense | 13 months | |
| __gpi | Stores Google Publisher tag data | 13 months | |
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to track ad interactions | 13 months | |
| NID | Stores Google preferences and may support ad personalization | Set by Google | |
| _gcl_au | Supports advertising measurement | Set by Google |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, third-party services embedded in our website may set their own cookies. These third parties include:
- Google AdSense and related Google tags: Google may process information to deliver, secure, personalize, and measure advertisements. For more information, visit Google's Cookie Policy and Google's partner-sites notice.
- Cloudflare: Cloudflare provides site delivery, security, and bot protection and may use necessary cookies or similar signals. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing or disabling cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Here are links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:
Google Ad Personalization
You can manage personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Do Not Track
Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT, so the site does not currently respond to it in a standardized way. You can use the browser and Google controls described above.
Cookies We Do NOT Use
To be transparent about our practices, here are some things we explicitly do not do:
- We do not use cookies to store your Instagram credentials (we never ask for them)
- We do not independently build advertising profiles
- We do not sell cookie data or personal information to third parties
- We do not operate our own cross-site advertising network; Google may process activity under its own policies
- We do not store any Instagram content, user data, or search history in cookies
Data Retention
Cookies are retained for the duration specified in the tables above. First-party cookies (like your theme preference) are stored locally and can be cleared at any time. Third-party cookies are managed by their respective providers according to their own retention policies.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly set cookies on devices belonging to children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child's device has collected cookies from our site, please contact us and we will assist you.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: instapeep.com