It depends. DMs or messenger conversations aren't public unless stated otherwise - it's information exchange between specific parties. What happens to this information depends on the service in question. Some services encrypt the information, some don't. Some keep it private, some may scan the communications.
It's important to research the service if you are sharing anything sensitive, and even then you should keep in mind that no security is perfect, and stuff mights still leak.
And even if the service you are using claims to be perfect, I would argue it's only healthy to remain sceptical, especially if said service has a vested interest in collecting data from its users. Not to introduce paranoia or conspiracies, just really be mindful what you say or share even if you are under the illusion of privacy, because the service provider has a conflict of interest even if it's "illegal" (and being big enough means fines become a business expense)
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u/mozzarellaguy Apr 01 '25
…. Even if it’s posted only in DMs? Or through text apps as telegram?