1. Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a secure means of communication that works everywhere in the world. We believe in the importance of privacy and see it as one of the key components of a successful technological civilization.

2. Personal Data We Collect

• Phone number – Required for sign-up and login
• Name – Your public display name
• Profile photo – Optional, set by you
• Messages – Encrypted and stored in our cloud
• IP address – Stored for up to 12 months for security reasons

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use selected information to prevent spam and abuse, understand which features are popular, and improve our services. Telegram only data that you actively provide, and uses it only to provide the services you requested.

4. Data Sharing

Telegram does not sell your personal data. We share data only in the following limited situations:

• With law enforcement for confirmed terrorist activity
• With third-party partners only with your explicit consent

5. Contact Us

If you have questions about your personal data, please contact us via our support page.