Insta360+
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Product Type | Cloud Storage and Editing Service |
| In Production | Yes |
| Official Website | https://store.insta360.com/product/insta360plus |
Insta360+ is a cloud-based subscription service by Insta360, launched in January 2025. It offers cloud storage, auto backups, editing, and sharing for Insta360 camera users, with perks like replacement cameras and warranties.
Consumer impact
Privacy
- Collects email, device info, and uploaded content as per their Privacy Policy [1]
- Shares data with third parties like AWS
- Uses cookies for ads, opt-out for U.S. users
- Stores data while in use, retains post-termination
Freedom
- Users don’t own uploads; Insta360 has limited use rights
- Service termination for violations
- Trial content deleted after 60 days without subscription [2]
- No opt-out from core data collection
- Terms can change, requiring user acceptance
Transparency
- Clear pricing and trial terms
- Accessible privacy policy
- Limited clarity on breach handling
Consumer-protection incidents
User Agreement Backlash (Nov. 2024)
Insta360 faced criticism [3] over ambiguous terms about user content rights, later clarified with a limited use license.
Subscription Prompt Complaints (Apr. 2025)
:Main article: Insta360 X5
Users criticized a persistent Insta360+ prompt in the Insta360 X5 interface as intrusive advertising.
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