Messenger:
Privacy Guide
What is Messenger? Facebook Messenger is an instant messaging feature built into Facebook. Messenger originally launched in 2011 and its success gave rise to a dedicated application and website that emerged in 2014. The application and website is an instant messaging service that connects to the Facebook database and replaced the in-app Facebook messaging service. It allows Facebook users to connect with each other and send instant messages, photos, videos, and perform other tasks.
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Managing Your Account
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How do I choose who can see my story from the Messenger app?
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Can I control who can send a message to my Messenger Chats list?
Security & Privacy
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How do I report someone that’s pretending to be me or someone else in Messenger?
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Where can I report bullying, harassment, thefts or other violence in Messenger?
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What is cross-app communication - How do I control this?
Data Linked to You
Health & Fitness (YES)
Purchases (YES)
Financial Info (YES)
Location (YES)
Contact Info (YES)
Contacts (YES)
User Content (YES)
Search History (YES)
Browsing History (YES)
Identifiers (YES)
Usage Data (YES)
Sensitive Info (YES)
Diagnostics (YES)
Other Data (YES)
Messenger App - What it's collecting on you.
We've provide this graphic based on Messenger's privacy policy and data that may be collected or linked to your identify.