Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 7, 2026  ·  Social Saver - IG & Threads Exporter

Overview

Social Saver is a Chrome extension that allows users to collect post links and thumbnails from Instagram and Threads, and export that data locally as CSV or JSON files. We are committed to protecting your privacy.

Data We Access

The extension reads the following information from the current browser tab:

• Post URLs (links to individual Instagram or Threads posts)
• Post thumbnail image URLs
• The platform name (Instagram or Threads)
• A local timestamp indicating when the post was collected

This data is only read when you actively click Start Capture.

How Data Is Used

• All collected data is stored only in your browser's memory during the active session.
• Data is never sent to any external server, third party, or database.
• Data is exported exclusively to your local device as a CSV or JSON file when you choose to do so.
• No data persists after you close the side panel or the browser tab.

Permissions Used

• storage — Temporarily holds scraped data during the active session within the browser.
• activeTab — Identifies whether the current tab is Instagram or Threads before capture begins.
• scripting — Injects a content script to read post information from the page DOM.
• sidePanel — Displays the extension UI as a Chrome side panel.
• host permissions (instagram.com, threads.com) — Required to run the content script on these platforms. No data from these pages is transmitted anywhere.

Data Sharing

We do not collect, store, share, sell, or transmit any user data. All information remains on your local device at all times.

Third-Party Services

This extension does not integrate with any third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services.

Children's Privacy

This extension is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on the GitHub repository .