Incident #AE9E0C · 16 JUN 2026notable
Parler's privacy policy now names Sovren as operator and adds detailed data-collection, retention and sharing disclosures
The policy now identifies Sovren Technologies, Inc. as the operator and adds much more detail on what is collected: direct messages, stories, lounges, guest browsing, contacts and device data. It states that direct messages are not end-to-end encrypted and may be reviewed. It also adds sections on blockchain transactions, retention, international transfers to the US, and EEA and US state rights.
Taken from you
- Direct messages are not end-to-end encrypted and may be accessed and reviewed by the company
- Device identifiers are now listed as collected, and the policy says data is collected even when you browse in guest mode without an account.
- Contacts from your address book may be stored if you grant access
- Data may be transferred to and processed in the US and other countries
- Some data may persist after account deletion, such as messages others received and immutable blockchain records
- Some analytics and advertising practices may count as a 'sale' or 'sharing' under law
- Continued use after changes is treated as acceptance of the updated policy
- Data may be passed to acquirers or partners in a corporate transaction
Won back
- Stated retention and deletion practices after account closure
- Named safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses) for transfers out of the EEA
- Explicit EEA rights including erasure and restriction, and the right to complain to a supervisory authority
- Opt-out rights for sale or sharing, targeted advertising and profiling, plus appeal rights, listed for residents of many US states
- Commitment not to knowingly sell or share data of under-16s and to delete data of children under 13
- Dedicated privacy contact email (privacy@parler.com)
Evidence · 4 of 4 quotes matched in source
Direct messages are not end-to-end encrypted.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
We may access and review direct message content to operate the Services, respond to user reports, enforce our Terms and Community Guidelines, comply with legal obligations, and protect user safety.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
Parler is a service operated by Sovren Technologies, Inc.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
Your continued use of our Services following our posting or notifying you of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
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