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Some of the questions here are already presented in the section „Questions about WhatsApp“ especially the comparison between the 2 messengers. So please read also there.Why Threema?Your address book with data of your friends will NOT be copied on foreign serversYour address book with data of your friends and your photos will NOT be sold to someone elseYour address book with data of your friends and your photos will NOT be transferred to FacebookEncryption with the most modern technology (not only SSL etc.). Complete end-to-end encryption.You can use Threema even without your addressbook or any other personal data. Identification will be then over anonymously randomly generated Threema-IDs.Threema isn’t tied to a phone number. You can use it even without a SIM card.You can tie Threema with your phone number and/or Email address, in case you want to, as an option. Read more here.Contact lists and groupchats are always only on your phone, not on a Threema serverMessages and data will be only forwarded. They will be not saved or copied on a server.Threema is located in Switzerland. Very high privacy rules.Location of servers etc. also in Switzerland.On which platform can I use Threema?Smartphones: Android, Apple, Windows, Blackberry, Amazon Fire OSTablets: Android, Apple, KindleSmartwatches: AppleWatchComputer: All (via Threema Web – click here for more information about Threema Web)What does Threema cost?Depending on the platform between 2,49€/$ und 3,49€/$. This is a one time fee with a life-time licence. Threema in the Google Play Store here, in the Apple Store there.Does Threema

Secure and trustworthy instant messaging. Furthermore it attests that the implementation of all components relevant for security and privacy was performed properly as specified.Am I allowed to use Threema according the GDPR after 25.5.2018?Yes! Threema is in line with all requirements of the new GDPR in contrast to i.e. WhatsApp.What is the minimum age for using Threema?According to the new GDPR (as of 25.5.2018) there are 2 answers to this, dependig on how you use Threema.As long as you use Threema anonymiously and do not synchronise your addressbook, kids are allowed to use Threema, even if they are younger than 16 years old without the approval of their parents.If you want to synchromize your addressbook with Threema, you need to be at least 16 years old according the GDPR or you need the approval of your parents.Attention: Even if you synchronize your addressbook in Threema, it is all still in line with the law and the GDPR, because the data of your friends are not copied and/or sold by Threema to someone else. This is a major difference to WhatsApp and many other messengers!Regarding the addressbook/ forward private data of my friends: Where is the difference to WhatsApp?Threema gets the addressbook encrypted. It can not read or access the data. Threema does not save the data on its servers. After the successfull synchronisation (within milliseconds), it deletes them immediately. Threema will at no point give these data to a third party or keeps them on their own server. No data

Question and quickly get an idea of what others in the group might feel about it. Beyond these simple tools, however, Threema’s team communication features pale in comparison to screen sharing features and basic project management tools offered by team chat apps like Slack or Discord.Threema’s interface is clean and simple (Image credit: Threema)Interface and in useThreema is available on Apple's App Store and the Google Play Store as well as in the Threema Shop. You can also access Threema on your desktop simply by scanning a QR code with your mobile. Setting up your Threema account is a simple process. Unlike platforms like WhatsApp or Telegram, you’re not required to provide your phone number, email, or any personal information during setup. Instead, all you need to do is create a username and password and generate a Threema ID, which you can receive by starting the app and tapping around on the main screen. You’ll need to know a user’s Threema ID to start a conversation with them. On all operating systems, Threema’s interface is simple and without frills. Those coming from WhatsApp will find that the two platforms have a similar interface. On the main screen, you’ll find all your active conversations. Click on a conversation you want to open and you’ll find that message bubbles are neatly arranged and easy to read. Overall, Threema’s interface holds no surprises and is easy to use. Threema’s FAQ section is helpful for troubleshooting (Image credit: Threema)SupportThreema’s support comes in the form

Of a database of more than 150 frequently asked questions. Its FAQ is neatly separated into categories like Security and Privacy, Purchase, Features, and more. If you are unsure where your query lies, simply enter some keywords into the search bar at the top of the screen. German speakers can also choose to get assistance from the German-speaking Threema community on the unofficial Threema Forum.If you can’t find an answer to your question in the FAQ section, you can get in touch with Threema’s support team by filling out a form. We found the support team friendly and helpful. They got back to us about our queries after one working day, which is fairly responsive. Threema was designed with security and privacy in mind (Image credit: Threema)SecurityThreema was designed with security in mind. All forms of communication on the platform—messages, photos, videos, files, voice calls, and even status messages—are end-to-end encrypted. Because users are in control of the key exchange, no third party can decrypt your messages.In addition, Threema doesn’t store your information on its servers. Your contact lists are managed on your device and messages are not stored after they have been delivered. No log files are created, and no personal information is collected in the process. You don’t have to worry about data misuse. Threema apps are also open source to ensure full transparency—anyone can verify Threema’s security.The competitionIf you are determined to use a free platform as your go-to messaging app, Threema may not be an option