Instagram has clear guidelines on privacy, and one of its core policies is that private accounts should remain private unless the owner grants access. Using a third-party app to sidestep this system directly violates these terms, potentially leading to permanent bans or legal consequences.

While Private Insta markets itself as a harmless viewer tool, it raises red flags. Instagram actively monitors and cracks down on unauthorized apps. If caught, users may not only lose access to their own accounts but also risk exposing their personal information to data-harvesting platforms.