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No Data Sale or Monetization

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision operationalizes Signal's data handling framework by explicitly prohibiting revenue-generating uses of user information. The restriction defines the boundaries of permissible data practices within the service's business model.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operate under terms where Signal is contractually prohibited from selling, renting, or deriving revenue from their personal data or content. This constraint applies to all data collection and processing activities conducted by the service.

How other platforms handle this

YouTube High

For a creator to be eligible for YPP, they must meet a higher bar for what they share on YouTube. Creators have to follow YouTube monetization policies and we review each applicant's channel before admitting them to YPP. We also demonetize videos that violate our Advertiser Friendly Guidelines, and ...

Minecraft Medium

You may monetize your videos on YouTube, Twitch, and other platforms. You may also sell your Mods if they are sold through the Marketplace or a similar platform we approve of. You cannot sell Mods by themselves outside of an approved platform.

Roblox Medium

Eligible creators may exchange Robux earned through the Developer Exchange program ('DevEx') for real currency at rates established by Roblox. Roblox reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the DevEx program at any time, and to adjust exchange rates, eligibility requirements, and payout ...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Signal does not sell, rent or monetize your personal data or content in any way – ever.

— Excerpt from Signal's Signal Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Signal Privacy Policy
Entity
Signal
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003034
Document ID
CA-D-00305
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c987bd00ea1fa41c8839b08b6e171831f324f37a5caf9a73223693d82c3902da
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 11:58 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Signal
Document: Signal Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-003034
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:58:17 UTC
SHA-256: c987bd00ea1fa41c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/signal/signal-privacy-policy/no-data-sale-or-monetization/
Accessed: June 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Signal's No Data Sale or Monetization clause do?

This provision operationalizes Signal's data handling framework by explicitly prohibiting revenue-generating uses of user information. The restriction defines the boundaries of permissible data practices within the service's business model.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operate under terms where Signal is contractually prohibited from selling, renting, or deriving revenue from their personal data or content. This constraint applies to all data collection and processing activities conducted by the service.

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