Provision record
Telegram · Telegram Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Bots May Receive IP Address via Link Clicks

Medium severity Explicit document language Common · 288 of 352 platforms
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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4429 other provisions on other platforms.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you click on links or buttons provided by the bot, the bot can potentially get your IP address (provided that it controls the website to which the link leads).

Excerpt from Telegram's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
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-027863
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-027863
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:51:16 UTC
SHA-256: 254e0a0f475f303b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/telegram/telegram-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-027863/bots-may-receive-ip-address-via-link-clicks/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Telegram's Bots May Receive IP Address via Link Clicks clause do?

The clause states: “If you click on links or buttons provided by the bot, the bot can potentially get your IP address (provided that it controls the website to which the link leads).”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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