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The clause establishes the operational scope of metadata collection practices and defines retention parameters, establishing that such data collection operates under a defined temporal boundary rather than indefinite retention.
Users operating under these terms accept that Telegram will collect specified metadata during their service use and that such data will be retained according to the 12-month maximum retention schedule stated in the policy.
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"To improve the security of your account, as well as to prevent spam, abuse, and other violations of our Terms of Service, we may collect metadata such as your IP address, devices and Telegram apps you've used, history of username changes, etc. If collected, this metadata can be kept for 12 months maximum.— Excerpt from Telegram's Telegram Privacy Policy
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The clause establishes the operational scope of metadata collection practices and defines retention parameters, establishing that such data collection operates under a defined temporal boundary rather than indefinite retention.
Users operating under these terms accept that Telegram will collect specified metadata during their service use and that such data will be retained according to the 12-month maximum retention schedule stated in the policy.
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