InShot asks for many permissions on my phone, what data does it collect and is it safe?

InShot requests permissions like storage, camera, microphone, and access to your media so you can import, edit, and save videos/photos.

These are needed for core functions like trimming, filters, and exporting. It also may collect device identifiers, usage patterns and analytics to improve performance and serve ads, and this is described in its privacy policy.

According to InShot’s official policy, it generally doesn’t collect personal data unless you voluntarily provide it (feedback email), and promises not to sell your personal information.

However, third-party ad and analytics providers embedded in the app can collect some data for ads and usage metrics, so users concerned about privacy should review and limit permissions in their device settings.

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