A private messaging application that provides end-to-end encrypted communication services including text messaging, voice calls, and video calls. The platform is operated by a nonprofit organization and emphasizes user privacy by design, collecting minimal user data and using open-source encryption protocols. Their privacy policies are particularly significant for users seeking secure communication alternatives, as the company's practices directly impact how personal conversations and metadata are handled.

1 Documents
10 All provisions 0 High severity 8 Medium severity 2 Low severity
0 Changes · 12 mo
- Last change

High, provisions that significantly limit your legal rights, authorize broad data collection, or create material financial exposure. Medium, provisions worth knowing about but with partial protections or limited scope. Low, standard terms with minimal consumer impact.

Governance Coverage
Liability Limitation
7 provisions · 6 high · 1 med
Contract Terms
7 provisions · 1 high · 2 med
Acceptable Use
6 provisions · 4 high · 2 med
Data Sharing
6 provisions · 2 high · 4 med
Account Control
5 provisions · 5 med
Policy Changes
4 provisions · 4 med
Intellectual Property
4 provisions · 2 high · 2 med
Data Retention
3 provisions · 3 med
Legal Jurisdiction
3 provisions · 2 high · 1 med
Data Collection
3 provisions · 1 med
Quick Facts
Data Retention: Specified
Key Governance Provisions
High Signal May Terminate User Access Anytime

Users have no guaranteed continuity of access to Signal's Services, as Signal retains the right to modify, suspend, or terminate access at any time for any reason.

High California Law Governs Terms and Disputes

Regardless of where a user is located, California law will apply to any dispute with Signal, and conflict of law rules cannot override this.

High Exclusive Jurisdiction in California Courts

Users are contractually required to litigate claims against Signal only in specific California courts, regardless of where the user is located.

High Aggregate Liability Cap of One Hundred Dollars

No matter how significant a harm a user suffers in connection with Signal's Terms or Services, the maximum financial recovery from Signal is $100.

High Exclusion of Consequential and Punitive Damages

Users cannot recover categories of damages beyond direct damages from the Signal Parties, no matter the nature of the harm suffered.

Document Coverage
Privacypolicy
Last change detected: - Changes (12 months): 0 Documents monitored: 1 Provisions tracked: 10
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Documents

Signal Privacy Policy

Low

Signal does not sell or monetize your personal data or messages, and your message history is stored on your own device, not Signal's servers. By using Signal, you agree that …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
10 provisions 1 version captured Version history →
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Medium Severity Provisions (8)

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Applicable Regulations

Colorado AI Act
US-CO
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CFAA
United States Federal
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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GDPR
European Union
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
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Texas AI Act
Texas, USA
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
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VPPA
United States Federal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Signal documents does ConductAtlas track?

ConductAtlas tracks 1 Signal documents including terms of service, privacy policy, and other governance documents. Every document is captured daily with cryptographic verification.

How many policy changes has Signal made in the past year?

Signal has made 0 policy changes in the past 12 months across the documents ConductAtlas tracks.

How many provisions has ConductAtlas classified for Signal?

ConductAtlas has classified 10 provisions across Signal's tracked documents. 0 are rated high severity, 8 medium, and 2 low.

Can I get alerts when Signal changes their policies?

Yes. Monitor subscribers ($4.99/month) can add Signal to their watchlist and receive same-day email alerts whenever any tracked document changes.