Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TeleSender ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension and related services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing)

2.2 Subscription Information

When you subscribe, we collect:

• Subscription plan and status
• Payment transaction IDs (from Dodo Payments)
• Subscription dates and renewal information

Note: We do not collect or store credit card or payment card information. All payments are processed securely through Dodo Payments.

2.3 Extension Data (Stored Locally)

The following data is stored locally in your browser and is NOT transmitted to our servers:

• Telegram session strings (encrypted)
• Scraped member data
• Campaign configurations and history
• Activity logs
• User preferences and settings

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your TeleSender account
• Process and manage your subscription
• Send transactional emails (payment confirmations, subscription updates)
• Provide customer support
• Improve and optimize our services
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Server-Side Data

Account and subscription data is stored on secure servers with:

• Encrypted database connections
• Regular security updates and patches
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular backups

4.2 Client-Side Data

Telegram sessions and scraped data are stored locally in Chrome's storage API. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through the extension settings or by uninstalling the extension.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our service (e.g., email providers like Resend)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

6. Telegram Integration

TeleSender integrates with Telegram through their official MTProto API. When you connect your Telegram account:

• Authentication is handled directly with Telegram's servers
• Session strings are generated and stored locally in your browser
• We do not have access to your Telegram password
• Scraped data from groups/channels is stored locally on your device
• Messages sent through the extension are transmitted directly to Telegram

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or analytics services that track individual users across websites.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Update or correct inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@tele-sender.com

9. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes. Payment records may be retained for up to 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

TeleSender is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.