Grade A- — Mostly protective (score 87/100)
Signal provides robust end-to-end encryption and a clear no-sale pledge, though it reserves the right to modify terms without notice and mandates California-based dispute resolution.
Strong privacy, but includes unilateral changes and inconvenient jurisdiction.
Signal does not sell, rent or monetize your personal data or content in any way – ever.
Signal makes an explicit, absolute commitment not to sell or profit from your personal information.
When we update our Terms, we will update the “Last Modified” date associated with the updated Terms. Your continued use of our Services confirms your acceptance of our updated Terms.
The company can change the terms at any time, and your continued use constitutes agreement, even without direct notification.
You agree to resolve any Claim you have with us ... exclusively in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California or a state court in San Mateo County, California.
You are forced to litigate in a specific California jurisdiction, which may be inconvenient or expensive depending on your location.
OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY ... WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
The company limits its total financial responsibility to you to $100, regardless of the harm caused.
You may end these Terms with Signal at any time by deleting Signal Messenger from your device and discontinuing use of our Services.
You have a simple, self-serve way to terminate your relationship with the service.
Other instances where Signal may need to share your data: To meet any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request.
Signal will disclose your data if required by legal process or government request.
Last reviewed 2026-07-25 under rubric v3.5.