The terms state that initiating a chargeback or refund request through a third-party payment processor (such as Apple or Google) constitutes user consent for Telegram to disclose account status and Premium purchase data to that third party.
This analysis describes what Telegram's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
This provision establishes a conditional data disclosure mechanism triggered by user-initiated financial disputes, requiring compliance teams to evaluate whether this disclosure is consistent with applicable data protection law, particularly GDPR data minimization and lawful basis requirements.
Interpretive note: The scope of 'necessary data' is undefined in the provision, and whether chargeback initiation constitutes valid GDPR consent for data disclosure is subject to regulatory interpretation and jurisdiction.
Provision text remains identical but renamed from 'Chargeback-Triggered Account Data Disclosure' to 'Chargeback Triggers Account Data Disclosure'.
View full change record →Under this clause, if a user initiates a chargeback or refund request through Apple or Google, the agreement states they consent to Telegram sharing account status and Premium purchase information with the relevant third party, which may include data beyond what the payment processor independently holds.
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"By issuing a chargeback or refund request for Premium subscriptions paid for through a third party, you agree to allow Telegram to release necessary data to that third party regarding your account status and Telegram Premium purchases.Excerpt from Telegram's Terms of Service
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This provision establishes a conditional data disclosure mechanism triggered by user-initiated financial disputes, requiring compliance teams to evaluate whether this disclosure is consistent with applicable data protection law, particularly GDPR data minimization and lawful basis requirements.
Under this clause, if a user initiates a chargeback or refund request through Apple or Google, the agreement states they consent to Telegram sharing account status and Premium purchase information with the relevant third party, which may include data beyond what the payment processor independently holds.
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