Session Privacy Policy

Implications

• Session does not collect or share your personal information.
• No phone number, email, or real identity information is required to create a Session account.
• Session is private by default; no special settings are needed to ensure privacy.
• Your IP address can be seen by the seed node the first time you connect, but it is not recorded.
• You can use a VPN to shield your real IP address.
• Google or Apple might store information about how you use the app if you use Session on Android or iOS.
• Session website deletes all collected data within 6 months.
• Cloudflare logs HTTP requests for Session domains and stores them for up to 7 days.
• If you subscribe to Session’s email newsletter, your email will be stored but deleted if you unsubscribe.
• Session is designed to ensure privacy and freedom from surveillance.

Data Collection

• IP address (visible to seed node but not recorded)
• Usage data (collected by Google or Apple if using Android or iOS)
• Email address (if subscribing to the newsletter)

Things to watch out for

• Google or Apple might collect and store usage data if you use Session on their platforms.
• Cloudflare logs HTTP requests for Session domains, stored for up to 7 days.
• Ensure to read Apple or Google’s privacy policies if using the app on mobile devices.

FAQs

Does Session collect any personal information?

No, Session does not collect or share any personal information.

Can my IP address be tracked when using Session?

Your IP address can be seen by the seed node the first time you connect, but it is not recorded. Using a VPN can shield your real IP address.

What happens if I use Session on my mobile device?

Google or Apple might store information about how you use the app due to the telemetry features built into their operating systems.