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Session

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Session is a fork of Signal, however unlike Signal it does not require a mobile number (or any other personal data) to register, instead each user is identified by a public key. It is also decentralized, with servers being run by the community though Loki Net, messages are encrypted and routed through several of these nodes. All communications are E2E encrypted, and there is no meta data.

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Session Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Summary

  • This service prohibits users from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems
  • The service provider makes no warranty regarding uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free service
  • Only necessary user logs are kept by the service to ensure quality
  • This service does not track you
  • The court of law governing the terms is in location Victoria, Australia
  • User-generated content is encrypted, and this service cannot decrypt it
  • This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet the users' expectations or requirements
  • The service provides details about what kinds of personal information they collect
  • The terms for this service are easy to read
  • The service warns you of the potential consequences related to third-party access
  • The service does not share user information with third parties
  • User logs are deleted after a finite period of time
  • Users agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
  • The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at the users' sole risk
  • Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to the user
  • Your personal data is used for limited purposes
  • The service allows you to use pseudonyms
  • This service does not force users into binding arbitration
  • The service can delete your account without prior notice and without a reason
  • Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to $10
  • The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection (Australia)
  • This service is only available to users over a certain age
  • You maintain ownership of your content
  • They may stop providing the service at any time
  • This service does not condone any ideas contained in its user-generated contents
  • This service assumes no liability for any losses or damages resulting from any matter relating to the service
  • First-party cookies are used
  • Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to you
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account

Score

B

Documents

About the Data

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Session Website

Website

Session | Send Messages, Not Metadata. | Private Messenger

Session is a private messenger that aims to remove any chance of metadata collection by routing all messages through an onion routing network.

Redirects

Does not redirect

Security Checks

All 66 security checks passed

Server Details

  • IP Address 104.21.31.69
  • Location San Francisco, California, United States of America, NA
  • ISP CloudFlare Inc.
  • ASN AS13335

Associated Countries

  • US

Saftey Score

Website marked as safe

100%

Blacklist Check

getsession.org was found on 0 blacklists

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Session Android App

Update Info

  • App Session
  • Creation Date 13 May 24
  • Last Updated 14 Jul 24
  • Current Version 1.18.2

Trackers

No trackers found

Permissions

  • Access Network State
  • Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth Connect
  • Broadcast Sticky
  • Camera
  • Disable Keyguard
  • Foreground Service
  • Foreground Service Microphone
  • Foreground Service Special Use
  • Install Shortcut
  • Internet
  • Modify Audio Settings
  • Post Notifications
  • Raised Thread Priority
  • Read App Badge
  • Read External Storage
  • Read Media Audio
  • Read Media Images
  • Read Media Video
  • Read Sync Settings
  • Receive Boot Completed
  • Record Audio
  • Request Ignore Battery Optimizations
  • Use Fingerprint
  • Use Full Screen Intent
  • Vibrate
  • Wake Lock
  • Write External Storage
  • Write Sync Settings
  • Update Count
  • Install Shortcut
  • Receive
  • Read Settings
  • Update Shortcut
  • Change Badge
  • Read Settings
  • Write Settings
  • Update Badge
  • Read Settings
  • Write Settings
  • Read
  • Write
  • Broadcast Badge
  • Provider Insert Badge
  • Badge Count Read
  • Badge Count Write
  • Access Session Secrets
  • Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission

Session iOS App

App Info

Session - Private Messenger

Session is a new breed of private messenger, built on a unique network of user-operated servers spread all over the world. With no central servers, Session can’t leak or sell your data. And with Session’s private routing protocols, your messages are completely anonymous. No one ever knows who you’re talking to, what you’re saying, or even your IP address. • Fully anonymous account creation: No phone number or email needed to create a Session ID • Decentralised server network: No data breaches, no central point of failure • No metadata logging: Session doesn't store, track, or log your messaging metadata • IP address protection: Device IP addresses are never exposed to the person you're talking to or the servers holding your data • Closed groups: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 100 people • Secure attachments: Share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session's secure encryption and privacy protections • Free and open-source: Don’t take our word for it — check Session's code yourself Session is free as in free speech, free as in free beer, and free of ads and trackers. Session is built and maintained by the OPTF, Australia’s first privacy tech not-for-profit organisation. Take back your online privacy today — download Session. Want to build from source, report a bug, or just take a look at our code? Check out Session on GitHub: https://github.com/loki-project/session-ios

Rating

Rated 3.77 out of 5 stars by 711 users

Version Info

  • Current Version 2.5.0
  • Last Updated 28 Feb 24
  • First Released 06 Feb 20
  • Minimum iOS Version 13.0
  • Device Models Supported 93

App Details

  • IPA Size 70.97 Mb
  • Price Free (USD)
  • Age Advisory 17+
  • Supported Languages 41
  • Developer Rangeproof PTY LTD
  • Bundle ID com.loki-project.loki-messenger

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About the Data: Session

API

You can access Session's data programmatically via our API. Simply make a GET request to: 

https://api.awesome-privacy.xyz/communication/encrypted-messaging/session

The REST API is free, no-auth and CORS-enabled. To learn more, view the Swagger Docs or read the API Usage Guide.

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