Social media has become an integral part of our lives, but with each passing year, users are increasingly asking, “How much data are these platforms collecting about me?” Instagram, owned by Meta Corporation (formerly Facebook), has long been criticized for its aggressive personal data collection policies. In response, alternatives have emerged, and one of them is Barinsta. What is Barinsta? Barinsta is an unofficial open-source Instagram client designed as a private alternative to the official app. The main goal of Barinsta is to give users access to Instagram without intrusive tracking, ads, and algorithmic feeds. The project is available on...