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No Ads Using User Data Principle

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This is a direct statement that user data is not applied for targeted or behaviorally driven advertising, distinguishing Telegram's stated practice from many other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your data is not used by Telegram to serve you advertisements.

How other platforms handle this

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Glassdoor Medium

We may use your personal data to personalize your experience interacting with Content, including what Content we recommend, show, or don't show to you.

MyFitnessPal Medium

We use your personal information to send you newsletters and other promotional communications, including information about MyFitnessPal's new offerings, features, offers, events, webinars, and other information.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We don't use your data to show you ads.

— Excerpt from Telegram's Telegram Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

Colorado AI Act
US-CO
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Telegram Privacy Policy
Entity
Telegram
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-027771
Document ID
CA-D-00174
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
254e0a0f475f303b19d7bea19e3509d7cffd49f04954691cb890759d163b36a4
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 21:51 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Telegram
Document: Telegram Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-027771
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:51:16 UTC
SHA-256: 254e0a0f475f303b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/telegram/telegram-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-027771/no-ads-using-user-data-principle/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Telegram's No Ads Using User Data Principle clause do?

This is a direct statement that user data is not applied for targeted or behaviorally driven advertising, distinguishing Telegram's stated practice from many other platforms.

How does this clause affect you?

Your data is not used by Telegram to serve you advertisements.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 279 platforms. See the full comparison.

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