Telegram emphasizes privacy with several advanced features. “Secret Chats” use end-to-end encryption, ensuring that messages are only visible to the intended recipients and can be set to self-destruct for extra privacy. To protect user accounts, Telegram offers “Two-Step Verification,” requiring both a password and a code sent via SMS. Users can also customize their privacy settings to control who can see their profile photo, last seen status, and phone number, ensuring full control over their personal data.