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someone do and are specified by a <a href="/type/PrivacyKey">PrivacyKey</a> constructor, and its input counterpart <a href="/type/InputPrivacyKey">InputPrivacyKey</a>.</p> <p>See the <a href="/api/privacy">privacy documentation 禄</a> for more info.</p> <p><div class="clearfix"> <ul class="dev_layer_select slightly-pull-right nav nav-pills"> <li class="dropdown"> <a class="dropdown-toggle" onclick="return dropdownClick(this, event)" href="#">Layer 185 <b class="caret"></b></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li><a href="?layer=1">1 – Base layer</a></li><li><a href="?layer=2">2 – New userpic notifications</a></li><li><a href="?layer=3">3 – Send message can trigger link change</a></li><li><a href="?layer=4">4 – Check-in chats</a></li><li><a href="?layer=5">5 – Localized SMS, localized notifications</a></li><li><a href="?layer=6">6 – Foursquare integration</a></li><li><a href="?layer=7">7 – Added wallPaperSolid</a></li><li><a href="?layer=8">8 – Added end-to-end encryption</a></li><li><a href="?layer=9">9 – Improved big files upload perfomance</a></li><li><a href="?layer=10">10 – Improved chat participants updates</a></li><li><a href="?layer=11">11 – Improved secret chats</a></li><li><a href="?layer=12">12 – New dynamic support</a></li><li><a href="?layer=13">13 – Audio, video MIME; contacts import retry; new secret actions</a></li><li><a href="?layer=14">14 – Notify settings sync, blacklist sync</a></li><li><a href="?layer=15">15 – Modified getHistory offset behaviour</a></li><li><a href="?layer=16">16 – Split sendCode into 2 parts</a></li><li><a href="?layer=17">17 – Added custom typing, introduced message flags</a></li><li><a href="?layer=18">18 – Added usernames</a></li><li><a href="?layer=23">23 – Stickers for secret chats</a></li><li><a href="?layer=105">105 – Scheduled messages, Cloud themes</a></li><li><a href="?layer=108">108 – Login with QR code</a></li><li><a href="?layer=109">109 – Polls v2</a></li><li><a href="?layer=110">110 – People Nearby 2.0, Bank card entity</a></li><li><a href="?layer=111">111 – Folders, Broadcast Stats</a></li><li><a href="?layer=112">112 – Old featured stickers, generic dice, poll timer, poll solution</a></li><li><a href="?layer=113">113 – PSA</a></li><li><a href="?layer=114">114 – Video thumbs for GIFs</a></li><li><a href="?layer=115">115 – Peek Channel Invite</a></li><li><a href="?layer=116">116 – Group Stats, Profile Videos</a></li><li><a href="?layer=117">117 – WebRTC Phone Calls</a></li><li><a href="?layer=118">118 – Callback with 2FA, Countries list</a></li><li><a href="?layer=119">119 – Comments in channels, Threads, Anonymous Admins</a></li><li><a href="?layer=120">120 – Multipins, Message Stats, GeoLive v2</a></li><li><a href="?layer=121">121 – SVG-based Outlines for Stickers</a></li><li><a href="?layer=122">122 – Voice Chats</a></li><li><a href="?layer=123">123 – Voice Chat improvements</a></li><li><a href="?layer=124">124 – Expiring Invite links</a></li><li><a href="?layer=125">125 – Voice Chats in Broadcasts</a></li><li><a href="?layer=126">126 – Ban channels in channels</a></li><li><a href="?layer=127">127 – Payments in channels</a></li><li><a href="?layer=128">128 – Microthumbs for User/Chat profile photos</a></li><li><a href="?layer=129">129 – Video Chats</a></li><li><a href="?layer=130">130 – Custom placeholder for bot reply keyboards</a></li><li><a href="?layer=131">131 – Reset 2FA Password after a week</a></li><li><a href="?layer=132">132 – Chat themes</a></li><li><a href="?layer=133">133 – 64-bit IDs for User/Chat</a></li><li><a href="?layer=134">134 – Chat Requests, Shared Media Calendar</a></li><li><a href="?layer=135">135 – Send Message As a Channel</a></li><li><a href="?layer=136">136 – Reactions</a></li><li><a href="?layer=137">137 – Translations</a></li><li><a href="?layer=138">138 – GIF Sticker Packs</a></li><li><a href="?layer=139">139 – RTMP streaming</a></li><li><a href="?layer=140">140 – WebApps, Cloud Ringtones</a></li><li><a href="?layer=142">142 – TCP Reflectors</a></li><li><a href="?layer=143">143 – Premium Subscription, Cloud Invoices</a></li><li><a href="?layer=144">144 – Premium as a Gift, Custom Emoji</a></li><li><a href="?layer=145">145 – Custom Reactions, Statuses, Sign In with email</a></li><li><a href="?layer=147">147 – Keywords for stickers and emojis</a></li><li><a href="?layer=148">148 – Forums, collectible usernames</a></li><li><a href="?layer=150">150 – Pinned forum topics, general topic</a></li><li><a href="?layer=151">151 – Media spoilers, suggested profile photos</a></li><li><a href="?layer=152">152 – Real-time translations, Firebase SMS authentication</a></li><li><a href="?layer=153">153 – Modify created stickersets</a></li><li><a href="?layer=155">155 – Dates for reactions</a></li><li><a href="?layer=158">158 – Shared folders, per-chat wallpapers</a></li><li><a href="?layer=159">159 – Anonymous votes</a></li><li><a href="?layer=160">160 – Stories</a></li><li><a href="?layer=164">164 – Stories in Channels</a></li><li><a href="?layer=166">166 – Giveaways in channels</a></li><li><a href="?layer=167">167 – Similar channels</a></li><li><a href="?layer=168">168 – Channel colors</a></li><li><a href="?layer=169">169 – Multiselection of chats for bots</a></li><li><a href="?layer=170">170 – Saved Messages 2.0</a></li><li><a href="?layer=171">171 – Saved Messages 2.0</a></li><li><a href="?layer=174">174 – Group boosts</a></li><li><a href="?layer=176">176 – Business</a></li><li><a href="?layer=177">177 – Business Bots, Birthdays</a></li><li><a href="?layer=178">178 – Saved Personal channel, Reactions notifications</a></li><li><a href="?layer=179">179 – Channel revenue stats, phrases in SMS</a></li><li><a href="?layer=180">180 – Message Effects, Hashtags</a></li><li><a href="?layer=181">181 – Stars</a></li><li><a href="?layer=182">182 – Stars Revenue</a></li><li><a href="?layer=183">183 – Paid posts</a></li><li><a href="?layer=184">184 – Stars Refunds</a></li><li><a href="?layer=185"><strong>185 – MiniApp Store, Star Gifts</strong></a></li> <li class="divider"></li> <li><a href="/api/layers">More...</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <pre class="page_scheme"><code><a href="/constructor/privacyKeyStatusTimestamp" >privacyKeyStatusTimestamp</a>#bc2eab30 = <a href="/type/PrivacyKey" class="current_page_link" >PrivacyKey</a>; <a href="/constructor/privacyKeyChatInvite" >privacyKeyChatInvite</a>#500e6dfa = <a href="/type/PrivacyKey" class="current_page_link" >PrivacyKey</a>; <a href="/constructor/privacyKeyPhoneCall" >privacyKeyPhoneCall</a>#3d662b7b = <a href="/type/PrivacyKey" class="current_page_link" >PrivacyKey</a>; <a href="/constructor/privacyKeyPhoneP2P" >privacyKeyPhoneP2P</a>#39491cc8 = <a href="/type/PrivacyKey" class="current_page_link" >PrivacyKey</a>; <a href="/constructor/privacyKeyForwards" >privacyKeyForwards</a>#69ec56a3 = <a href="/type/PrivacyKey" class="current_page_link" >PrivacyKey</a>; <a href="/constructor/privacyKeyProfilePhoto" >privacyKeyProfilePhoto</a>#96151fed = <a href="/type/PrivacyKey" class="current_page_link" >PrivacyKey</a>; <a href="/constructor/privacyKeyPhoneNumber" >privacyKeyPhoneNumber</a>#d19ae46d = <a href="/type/PrivacyKey" class="current_page_link" >PrivacyKey</a>; <a href="/constructor/privacyKeyAddedByPhone" >privacyKeyAddedByPhone</a>#42ffd42b = <a href="/type/PrivacyKey" class="current_page_link" >PrivacyKey</a>; <a href="/constructor/privacyKeyVoiceMessages" >privacyKeyVoiceMessages</a>#697f414 = <a href="/type/PrivacyKey" class="current_page_link" >PrivacyKey</a>; <a href="/constructor/privacyKeyAbout" >privacyKeyAbout</a>#a486b761 = <a href="/type/PrivacyKey" class="current_page_link" >PrivacyKey</a>; <a href="/constructor/privacyKeyBirthday" >privacyKeyBirthday</a>#2000a518 = <a href="/type/PrivacyKey" class="current_page_link" >PrivacyKey</a>;</code></pre></p> <h3><a class="anchor" href="#constructors" id="constructors" name="constructors"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Constructors</h3> <table class="table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Constructor</th> <th>Description</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="/constructor/privacyKeyStatusTimestamp">privacyKeyStatusTimestamp</a></td> <td>Whether we can see the last online timestamp of this user.<br><br>Note that if <em>we</em> decide to hide our exact last online timestamp to someone (i.e., users A, B, C, or all users) <strong>and</strong> we do not have a <a href="/api/premium">Premium</a> subscription, we won't be able to see the exact last online timestamp of those users (A, B, C, or all users), even if those users <em>do</em> share it with us.<br><br>If those users <em>do</em> share their exact online status with us, but we can't see it due to the reason mentioned above, the <code>by_me</code> flag of <a href="/constructor/userStatusRecently">userStatusRecently</a>, <a href="/constructor/userStatusLastWeek">userStatusLastWeek</a>, <a href="/constructor/userStatusLastMonth">userStatusLastMonth</a> will be set.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/constructor/privacyKeyChatInvite">privacyKeyChatInvite</a></td> <td>Whether the user can be invited to chats</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/constructor/privacyKeyPhoneCall">privacyKeyPhoneCall</a></td> <td>Whether the user accepts phone calls</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/constructor/privacyKeyPhoneP2P">privacyKeyPhoneP2P</a></td> <td>Whether P2P connections in phone calls with this user are allowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/constructor/privacyKeyForwards">privacyKeyForwards</a></td> <td>Whether messages forwarded from the user will be <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/unsend-privacy-emoji#anonymous-forwarding">anonymously forwarded</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/constructor/privacyKeyProfilePhoto">privacyKeyProfilePhoto</a></td> <td>Whether the profile picture of the user is visible</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/constructor/privacyKeyPhoneNumber">privacyKeyPhoneNumber</a></td> <td>Whether the user allows us to see his phone number</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/constructor/privacyKeyAddedByPhone">privacyKeyAddedByPhone</a></td> <td>Whether this user can be added to our contact list by their phone number</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/constructor/privacyKeyVoiceMessages">privacyKeyVoiceMessages</a></td> <td>Whether the user accepts voice messages</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/constructor/privacyKeyAbout">privacyKeyAbout</a></td> <td>Whether people can see your bio</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="/constructor/privacyKeyBirthday">privacyKeyBirthday</a></td> <td>Whether the user can see our birthday.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3><a class="anchor" href="#related-pages" id="related-pages" name="related-pages"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Related pages</h3> <h4><a class="anchor" href="#privacy" id="privacy" name="privacy"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a><a href="/api/privacy">Privacy</a></h4> <p>Telegram allows users to specify granular privacy settings, choosing which users can or can't interact with them in certain ways.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" href="#privacykey" id="privacykey" name="privacykey"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a><a href="/type/PrivacyKey">PrivacyKey</a></h4> <p>Privacy <strong>keys</strong> together with <a href="/api/privacy#privacy-rules">privacy rules 禄</a> indicate <em>what</em> can or can't someone do and are specified by a <a href="/type/PrivacyKey">PrivacyKey</a> constructor, and its input counterpart <a href="/type/InputPrivacyKey">InputPrivacyKey</a>.</p> <p>See the <a href="/api/privacy">privacy documentation 禄</a> for more info.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" href="#inputprivacykey" id="inputprivacykey" name="inputprivacykey"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a><a href="/type/InputPrivacyKey">InputPrivacyKey</a></h4> <p>Privacy <strong>keys</strong> together with <a href="/api/privacy#privacy-rules">privacy rules 禄</a> indicate <em>what</em> can or can't 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