Privacy Policy

We care about your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Overview

At X (Twitter), your privacy is paramount. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy that complies with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Data Collection

What Information We Collect

Personal Data

Names, screen names, email addresses, birth dates, and profile information.

Technical Data

IP addresses, device information, and browser types.

Usage Data

Content of messages, interactions, and features used on platform.

Consent Data

Preferences and choices about data processing and advertising.

How We Use Your Data

  • Deliver, maintain, and improve our services.
  • Create and manage your account, authenticate logins, and verify identity.
  • Provide personalized content, ads, and recommendations.
  • Facilitate messages and follow relationships.
  • Ensure security, detect fraud, and prevent abuse.

Third-Party Sharing

We share data with service providers, business partners, and analytics partners in accordance with this policy. We do not sell personal data. All sharing is governed by strict contractual confidentiality obligations.

Your Rights

Access and Control

You can view, update, or delete your data through your account settings.

Request data access

Opt-Out Options

Control targeted advertising and data sharing preferences.

Update preferences

Security & Retention

We encrypt data in transit and at rest using 256-bit AES encryption. Data is retained according to user activity and legal requirements. We implement physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access.

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@twitter.com. We respond to all legitimate requests within 7 days.