Last updated: April 27, 2025

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We respect your privacy. TelegramWiki.com collects your name and email when you contact us or subscribe to newsletters, and browsing data to improve the Site. Cookies are used for functionality, analytics, and ads (with your consent for non-essential ones). We share data only with trusted service providers and ad networks, never sell it, and protect it with strong security. You can access, correct, or delete your data by emailing contact@telegramwiki.com. The Site is for users 18+ only. If you need a simpler explanation or an alternative format, email us. Read below for full details.

This Privacy Policy explains how TelegramWiki.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit https://telegramwiki.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described herein, subject to your ability to opt out of non-essential data processing as outlined below. We review this Policy at least annually.

1. Educational & Informational Purposes Only

All content on TelegramWiki.com, including posts, articles, guides, reviews, and suggestions, is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional advice—legal, financial, medical, or otherwise. Always consult a qualified professional before acting on any information provided here.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • Contact Data: Your name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form or subscribe to newsletters.
  • User-Generated Content: Comments, feedback, or other content you post publicly on the Site.

2.2 Non-Personal Information

  • Technical & Usage Data: Browser type/version, operating system, IP address, device identifiers, pages visited, duration of visit, and referring URLs.
  • Cookies & Similar Technologies: Data collected via cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tools (see Section 6).

3. How We Collect Information

  • Directly from You: When you fill out forms, post comments, or subscribe to newsletters.
  • Automatically: Via our servers and third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) when you browse the Site.
  • Third Parties: From service providers under contract with us (e.g., analytics, hosting, email delivery services).

4. Use of Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
  • Respond to inquiries and send newsletters or updates (with your consent; you may unsubscribe via the link in our emails or the “Manage Preferences” page).
  • Personalize content and enhance user experience.
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns.
  • Serve targeted advertising (e.g., via Google AdSense, with your consent).
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse.

Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent: For contact form data, newsletter subscriptions, and non-essential cookies (e.g., advertising, analytics).
  • Legitimate Interest: For essential Site functionality, fraud prevention, and anonymized analytics to improve the Site.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws or legal processes.

5. Google AdSense & Analytics

  • Google AdSense: We display ads via Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. Learn more or opt out at adssettings.google.com.
  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to measure Site usage. To opt out, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

6.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard Internet log and visitor behavior data.

6.2 Types of Cookies

  • Essential: Required for basic Site functionality (e.g., navigation, form submissions).
  • Performance & Analytics: Gather anonymized data to improve the Site (e.g., Google Analytics). Typical lifespan: 6–24 months.
  • Advertising: Used by ad networks to deliver relevant ads (e.g., Google AdSense). Typical lifespan: 6–12 months.

6.3 Cookie Consent

We use a cookie consent banner to obtain your explicit consent for non-essential cookies (performance, analytics, advertising). You can modify your preferences at any time via the “Manage Cookies” link in the Site footer. Essential cookies do not require consent but cannot be disabled.

6.4 Do-Not-Track (DNT) Signals

We currently do not respond to browser DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for interpreting them. You can manage your preferences via our cookie consent banner or browser settings.

6.5 Managing Cookies & Withdrawal

You can refuse or delete cookies via your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may impact Site functionality. If you withdraw consent mid-session, non-essential cookies (analytics, ads) will cease, though you may need to refresh the page.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Vendors who support Site operations, such as hosting, analytics (Google Analytics), and email services (e.g., Mailchimp).
  • Advertisers & Ad Networks: To deliver and optimize ads (e.g., Google AdSense).
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or legal process.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or asset transfer—we will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on the Site at least 30 days before the transfer.

7.1 International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside your region (e.g., to U.S.-based service providers), we rely on safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. A copy is available upon request.

No Sale of Personal Data: We do not sell or share your personal data to any third party.

8. Data Retention

  • Personal Data:
    • Contact form data: 12 months, unless legally required otherwise.
    • Newsletter subscription data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
    • User-generated content (e.g., comments): Until you request deletion or the content is removed.
  • Non-Personal Data: Anonymized data (e.g., analytics) may be retained indefinitely for Site improvement purposes.
  • Backups & Logs: System-generated backups and server logs (e.g., IP addresses for security monitoring) are retained for up to 6 months, then deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights & Choices

9.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA/UK)

If you reside in the EU/EEA/UK, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or erase your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Request data portability.
  • Withdraw consent for processing (e.g., newsletters, non-essential cookies).
    To exercise these rights, email contact@telegramwiki.com or use our contact form. We will respond within 30 days, with possible extensions for complex requests.

9.2 Indian Data Protection

Under India’s IT Rules (2011) and Digital Personal Data Protection Act (where applicable), you may request details of your personal data or ask for corrections/deletions by emailing contact@telegramwiki.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, under CCPA/CPRA you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or share about you.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information (we do not sell or share your data, but ad networks may use it for targeted advertising).
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
    To exercise these rights, email contact@telegramwiki.com or use our contact form. We will respond within 45 days, with possible extensions for complex requests.

9.4 Other Jurisdictions

If you reside outside these regions, you may have similar rights under local laws. Contact contact@telegramwiki.com to exercise them, and we will respond within the legally required timeframe.

10. Children’s Privacy & Age Restriction

  • 18+ Only: The Site is intended for users aged 18 and older.
  • No Collection from Minors: We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians can contact contact@telegramwiki.com to request deletion; we will respond within 7 business days.

11. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational safeguards, including SSL/TLS encryption and access controls, to protect your data. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

12. Third-Party Links & Content

Our Site may contain links to or embeds of third-party resources, including websites, Telegram channels, bots, groups, mini-apps, and other services. We do not control or endorse these external resources and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or policies. Please review third parties’ privacy policies before interacting.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

  • Significant changes: Communicated via email (for newsletter subscribers) and/or a prominent notice on the Site at least 30 days before they take effect.
  • Minor updates: Reflected by revising the “Last updated” date above.

14. Contact Us

For privacy or policy questions, please contact us:

We aim to respond to general inquiries within 7 business days and data subject rights requests within 30 days (or 45 days for CCPA/CPRA).

By using TelegramWiki.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately. You may opt out of non-essential data processing (e.g., cookies, newsletters) without losing access to core Site functionality.