Privacy Policy for Instagram

Controller

Streltcova Natalia
Fichtenweg 6
73488 Ellenberg
Deutschland

Note: A German version of this privacy policy is available here: Datenschutzerklärung für Instagram.

I. General Information

This privacy policy applies to our Instagram profile at [Instagram-URL] and informs you about the processing of personal data in connection with our Instagram presence.
Instagram is a service of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Meta”).

II. Joint Responsibility

We operate an Instagram page. Together with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, we are jointly responsible under Art. 26 GDPR.
The joint controller agreement can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum

Meta is responsible for:

Technical platform provision
Handling of data subject rights (access, deletion, etc.)
Data security and incident notification

We are responsible for:

This privacy policy
Lawful use of the platform
Providing information to visitors

III. What Data Is Processed?

1. Data by Meta/Instagram

When you visit our page, Instagram automatically processes:

IP address
Browser type, settings, and information
Operating system
Usage of Instagram functions
Location data (if enabled)

2. Instagram Insights (Statistics)

We receive anonymized statistics about the use of our page (age, gender, location, interactions with posts). These do not allow identification of individuals.

3. Interactions with Us

When you like, comment, send us direct messages, or tag us, we may process in particular:

Public username
Profile picture
Content of your message/comment
Time of interaction

4. Sending Materials via Email

If you provide us with your email address (e.g., via direct message), we will only use it to send you the requested information or materials.

5. Processing Data from Forms (e.g., Google Forms)

If you fill out a form (e.g., via Google Forms) to receive requested information or a gift from us (e.g., an email with useful content), we will process the data you provide, such as your email address and any additional details, solely for this purpose.

Legal basis is your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, which you may withdraw at any time with effect for the future.

Storage period: We retain your data only as long as necessary to send you the requested content/gifts or until you withdraw your consent.

Service provider Google:
If we use Google Forms, processing is carried out by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. A transfer to Google LLC in the USA may occur. Such transfers are based on the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and, where applicable, the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. For more details, please see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

IV. Purposes and Legal Basis

We process personal data for the following purposes and based on these legal grounds:

Communication: to respond to your messages and interactions (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Statistics: to optimize our content (legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Marketing & Public Relations: to present our services (legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Sending materials via email: only with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time.

V. Storage Period

We only retain data as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law.

Interaction data are deleted once they are no longer needed for communication.
Email addresses for sending materials are stored only as long as required for this purpose or until you withdraw your consent.

Further details on storage can be found in Instagram’s Data Policy: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388

VI. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Instagram/Meta may transfer data to the U.S. and other third countries. Such transfers are based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses and, where applicable, the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

VII. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights:
Contact us ([Your Email Address]) or Meta directly via Instagram’s tools: https://help.instagram.com/

VIII. Privacy for Minors

Our Instagram offering is intended only for individuals aged 16 and older. If you are younger, please do not submit personal data.

IX. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy, in particular if required by legal changes or changes to the platform.

Last updated: 21.09.2025