Signal makes an unconditional promise never to sell, rent, or make money from your personal data or the content of your messages.
This analysis describes what Signal's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
This is a direct, unqualified commitment that distinguishes Signal from ad-supported platforms and provides a clear baseline expectation for users concerned about commercial data use.
Users' personal data and message content will not be sold or monetized in any form, which means Signal's business model cannot rely on profiling or data brokering activities involving user information.
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"Signal does not sell, rent or monetize your personal data or content in any way – ever.Excerpt from Signal's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages the FTC Act's prohibition on unfair or deceptive trade practices; a public, unqualified no-sale commitment creates a binding consumer-facing representation enforceable by the FTC and state attorneys general.
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This is a direct, unqualified commitment that distinguishes Signal from ad-supported platforms and provides a clear baseline expectation for users concerned about commercial data use.
Users' personal data and message content will not be sold or monetized in any form, which means Signal's business model cannot rely on profiling or data brokering activities involving user information.
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