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Telegram · Telegram Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Spam Confirmed Accounts Restricted from Contacting Strangers

High severity Explicit document language Common · 277 of 352 platforms
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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1873 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Linear Medium

...limit the suspension to only accounts involved in the activities in question...

Skillshare Medium

If we learn that we've collected the personal data of a child under the age of 13 or 16, as applicable, we'll take reasonable steps to delete the personal data. This may require us to delete the Skillshare account...

Mailchimp Medium

Our moderators will thoughtfully consider any explanations and supplemental information provided by the Member when deciding whether to take action or reinstate access.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If a spam report on a message you sent is confirmed by our moderators, your account may be limited from contacting strangers – temporarily or permanently.

Excerpt from Telegram's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

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-027845
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-027845
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:51:16 UTC
SHA-256: 254e0a0f475f303b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/telegram/telegram-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-027845/spam-confirmed-accounts-restricted-from-contacting-strangers/
Accessed: Aug. 4, 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 Spam Confirmed Accounts Restricted from Contacting Strangers clause do?

The clause states: “If a spam report on a message you sent is confirmed by our moderators, your account may be limited from contacting strangers – temporarily or permanently.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 277 platforms. See the full comparison.

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