A cloud-based instant messaging platform that enables users to send text messages, voice messages, photos, videos, and files across devices with end-to-end encryption options. The service supports group chats, channels for broadcasting to large audiences, and bot integrations for automated interactions. Its policies are significant to consumers because they govern data handling practices, content moderation standards, and privacy protections for personal communications and shared media.

2 Documents
35 All provisions 3 High severity 27 Medium severity 5 Low severity
2 Changes · 12 mo
May 19, 2026 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
Privacy Rights
14 provisions · 1 high · 9 med
Data Sharing
7 provisions · 7 med
Payment Fees
6 provisions · 1 high · 4 med
Account Control
4 provisions · 2 high · 2 med
Liability Limitation
4 provisions · 1 high · 3 med
Platform Discretion
2 provisions · 2 med
Refunds
2 provisions · 2 med
Age Restriction
1 provision · 1 med
Data Collection
1 provision · 1 med
Security
1 provision
Key Governance Provisions
High Third-Party Bot Data Access

This provision establishes that user data transmitted to third-party bots is outside Telegram's data protection framework, and that Telegram does not govern how independent bot developers collect, st…

High Giveaway Organizer Liability and Non-Refundability

This provision assigns all legal and regulatory compliance obligations for giveaway conduct to the organizing channel administrator, and Telegram's disclaimer of liability for prizes and regulatory s…

High International Data Transfers to BVI and Dubai Group Companies

This provision establishes the mechanism and scope for international data transfers across Telegram's corporate group structure. The authorization relies on European Commission-approved standard cont…

High Cloud Chat Server Storage

This provision establishes the operational infrastructure through which Telegram delivers cloud synchronization across user devices. The distributed storage model and key separation create the techni…

High Content Prohibitions and Account Termination

This provision establishes the enforcement mechanism through which Telegram maintains service standards and reserves unilateral authority to suspend or terminate user accounts based on alleged violat…

Document Coverage
Privacypolicy Termsofservice
Last change detected: May 19, 2026 Changes (12 months): 2 Documents monitored: 2 Provisions tracked: 35
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Documents

Telegram Privacy Policy

Medium

This is Telegram's privacy policy, governing how Telegram Messenger Inc. collects and uses personal data including phone numbers, IP addresses, device metadata, contact lists, and cloud-stored messages, photos, and files. …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
8 provisions 2 versions captured Version history →

Telegram Terms of Service

Medium

This is Telegram's Terms of Service governing access to the Telegram messaging platform and its optional paid services including Telegram Premium subscriptions. The terms state that all Premium subscription charges …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Terms of service
8 provisions 2 versions captured Version history →
📈 Policy Drift Analysis View all changes →

Medium Severity Provisions (5)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Telegram documents does ConductAtlas track?

ConductAtlas tracks 2 Telegram documents including terms of service, privacy policy, and other governance documents. Every document is captured daily with cryptographic verification.

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

Telegram has made 2 policy changes in the past 12 months across the documents ConductAtlas tracks.

How many provisions has ConductAtlas classified for Telegram?

ConductAtlas has classified 35 provisions across Telegram's tracked documents. 3 are rated high severity, 27 medium, and 5 low.

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