Privacy Policy for Foldogram

Last Updated: February 15, 2026

Introduction

Foldogram is an enhanced fork of the official Telegram messaging app, optimized for foldable devices and tablets. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data.

Important: Network and Data Handling

Foldogram uses the official Telegram network and infrastructure. This means:

Your messages, calls, and media are transmitted through Telegram's servers
All data handling follows Telegram's privacy practices
We do NOT operate our own messaging servers
We do NOT have access to your messages or calls
Your data is protected by Telegram's encryption and security measures

What Data We Collect

We collect NO additional data beyond what the official Telegram app collects.

The app connects to Telegram's official servers using your phone number and account. All data collected and processed is handled by Telegram's infrastructure according to their privacy policy: https://telegram.org/privacy

Data Handled by Telegram (not by us):

Phone number (for account verification)
Contacts (optional, only if you grant permission)
Messages and media you send
Voice and video calls
Profile information (name, photo, bio)

Local Device Data:

Message cache (stored locally on your device)
Media files (stored locally on your device)
App preferences and settings

What Makes Foldogram Different

Foldogram is a modified version of the open-source Telegram app with the following enhancements:

Better support for foldable devices
Fixed tablet layout issues
Improved stability on certain device configurations

We do NOT:

Add any tracking or analytics
Collect any data for ourselves
Send data to any servers other than Telegram's official servers
Show ads or sell your data
Modify message encryption or security features

How We Use Data

We don't use your data - Telegram does. Since Foldogram connects to the official Telegram network:

All message delivery, storage, and encryption is handled by Telegram
Your account data is managed by Telegram
See Telegram's privacy policy for details: https://telegram.org/privacy

Data Security

Foldogram maintains all of Telegram's security features:

End-to-end encryption for Secret Chats
Server-client encryption for Cloud Chats
Two-factor authentication support
Self-destructing messages
No third-party access to your messages

Third-Party Services

Foldogram connects to:

Telegram servers (required for messaging functionality)
No other third-party services

We do NOT integrate:

Analytics platforms
Advertising networks
Crash reporting services (in release builds)
Any other third-party trackers

Your Rights and Choices

You have the same rights as with the official Telegram app:

Access: View your data in the app settings
Deletion: Delete your account at any time (Settings → Privacy → Delete My Account)
Export: Export all your data (Settings → Advanced → Export Telegram Data)
Control: Manage privacy settings for who can see your info

Children's Privacy

Foldogram is suitable for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If a child under 13 has provided information, please contact us to have it removed.

Open Source

Foldogram is open source software based on Telegram's official source code (GPL v2+ license). You can review the code to verify our privacy claims.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date
Posting the new policy in the app and on our website

Data Retention

Foldogram stores data locally on your device for caching and offline access. This data includes:

Recent messages (for quick access)
Media files (photos, videos you've received)
App settings and preferences

You can clear this data at any time:

Settings → Data and Storage → Storage Usage → Clear Cache

All cloud data (messages, contacts, etc.) is stored on Telegram's servers according to their data retention policies.

International Data Transfers

Since Foldogram uses Telegram's infrastructure, your data may be transferred to and stored in different countries where Telegram operates servers. Telegram maintains distributed infrastructure to ensure fast and reliable service worldwide.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data:

Email: [Your email address]
GitHub: [Your GitHub repo URL]
Telegram Support: For account-related issues, contact Telegram support through the official app

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, the legal basis for processing your data is the same as Telegram's:

Performance of Contract: To provide messaging services
Legitimate Interests: To improve app stability and user experience
Consent: For optional features like contact syncing

Telegram's Privacy Policy

For complete details on how your messaging data is handled, please review Telegram's official privacy policy: https://telegram.org/privacy

Disclaimer

Foldogram is an independent fork and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Telegram LLC. We are not responsible for Telegram's data handling practices - we only make improvements to the user interface and stability of the app.

Summary

Foldogram is a modified version of Telegram that connects to the official Telegram network. We don't collect, store, or process your messages or personal data - that's all handled by Telegram's servers. We only made the app work better on foldable devices and tablets.