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Data Use and Privacy

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Why it matters

Business customers and their end users' communications data passes through Twilio's infrastructure, making it critical to understand what data Twilio retains, uses, and shares.

Consumer impact

Twilio's ToS primarily affects developers and businesses who build on the platform rather than end consumers directly. Key impacts include mandatory arbitration that waives class action rights, significant indemnification obligations that shift legal risk to customers, and Twilio's broad right to suspend or terminate accounts with limited notice. You can opt out of arbitration by sending written notice to Twilio within 30 days of first accepting the terms.

What you can do

āš ļø These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Export Your Data
    Log into your Twilio Console and use the available data export tools to download your account data and communications logs. For GDPR or CCPA data subject requests related to end-user data, submit a request through Twilio's privacy portal or Help Center.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive data practices and enforces privacy obligations for commercial entities handling consumer communications data.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Twilio Terms of Service
Entity
Twilio
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001325
Document ID
CA-D-00251
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Entity: Twilio | Document: Twilio Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-001325
Captured: 2026-03-20 11:02:43 UTC | SHA-256: c676355dfb24b05d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/twilio/twilio-terms-of-service/data-use-and-privacy/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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