Practical, modern messenger with full functionality for iOS and Android
Independent company under Swiss data protection law and GDPR-compliant
Complex encryption system for all transmitted data
All servers are located in data centers in Switzerland
No storage of user data on the servers
No connection to a telephone number and no collection of user identification data
01.What is TeleGuard?
TeleGuard is the data-secure messenger from Swisscows. Since the smartphone is the most widely used medium in the world today, a secure messenger is necessary to protect your own privacy. Swisscows has set itself the task of protecting its users from data misuse in every situation and is therefore now publishing its own messenger.
02.How is TeleGuard financed?
TeleGuard is a product of Swisscows and is financed by donations. You are welcome to support TeleGuard as well: https://swisscows.com/donation.
03.Why is TeleGuard better than other messengers?
TeleGuard encrypts every message and all telephone calls with the best encryption algorithm currently available: SALSA 20. Since our servers are located in Switzerland, we are not subject to the data protection laws of the EU / USA and do not have to pass on any data, but GDPR-compliant.
04.Must I do TeleGuard updates?
The updates are carried out automatically.
05.What is a TeleGuard ID?
The TeleGuard ID is your very personal identification number that you need to connect with your friends. The ID is a phone number replacement, but completely anonymous, even for us.
06.How do I add friends?
There are two ways to add friends on TeleGuard:
07.Will there be a web / desktop version?
A web / desktop version is currently being developed. It is expected to be available in 2021.
08.Which operating systems are supported?
TeleGuard supports all Android devices with version OS 5.0.3+ and all iOS devices with at least iOS 12.0+.
09.Will there be a TeleGuard business solution?
A TeleGuard business solution is currently being developed. It is expected to be available in 2021.
10.How do I delete my account?
To delete your account, simply uninstall the application. Only the assigned ID remains on the server. No further data will be saved.
11.How is my privacy secured?
HTTPS, end-to-end encryption, deletion of messages on the server after reading. No user data, including the IP address etc., is recorded or saved.
12.How do I login / logout?
You are automatically logged in when you turn on the application and logged out when you turn it off.
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