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Which advertisers have your data?

Some brands you’ve never heard of may have uploaded your details to Instagram. Your data download lists them by name — and shows every login to your account.

Advertisers that uploaded your info

Businesses can upload customer lists (e-mails or phone numbers) to target ads. Your Instagram export contains advertisers using your activity or information — often a surprisingly long list.

Every login to your account

The same export records logins with date, device and IP address. It’s a quick way to spot a device you don’t recognize.

Check both in a few minutes

  1. Download your Instagram data with All available information, format JSON.
  2. Drop the ZIP into Unwrapped and open Privacy X-ray.

What to do next

  • Hide ads from an advertiser: Accounts Center → Ad preferences → Advertisers you’ve seen.
  • Log out unknown devices: Accounts Center → Password and security → Where you’re logged in, then change your password.

Your file is read on your device and never uploaded.

FAQ

How do advertisers get my data on Instagram?

Often by uploading a customer list with your e-mail or phone number, which Instagram matches to your account.

Can I see who logged in to my Instagram?

Your data download lists recorded logins with date, device and IP address.

Is it private?

Yes. The export is opened in your browser and never uploaded.

Try it now

Drop your export. Get answers in seconds.

No password, no upload — everything runs on your device.

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