Telegram Privacy Policy
What data does Telegram collect and how do they use it?
Privacy Policy Overview
Telegram's privacy policy emphasizes minimal data collection, focusing only on what's necessary to provide a secure messaging service without using data for advertising. The policy distinguishes between cloud chats (stored encrypted on servers) and secret chats (end-to-end encrypted), giving users control over their data with options for deletion.
Readability
6.5/10
Word Count
6,842
Reading Time
34 min
Complexity
7.0/10
Data Collection
Moderate
Third-Party Sharing
Yes
Overall Privacy Score
8.0
out of 10
This policy appears to have good privacy practices.
Key Points
- Basic account data includes phone number, name, profile picture and username Collection
- Telegram may collect metadata like IP address for security purposes Collection
- Telegram may share data with law enforcement in criminal cases Sharing
- Secret chats use end-to-end encryption that Telegram cannot access Security
- Cloud chats are stored encrypted on Telegram servers Security
- Telegram doesn't use user data for advertising Other
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