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How Element handles your data, where it's stored, and what certifications back their claims.
UK/EU (HQ: London, United Kingdom) / Element (formerly New Vector Ltd)
Element is GDPR compliant and lets you choose where your messages are stored. End-to-end encryption is on by default, so not even Element can read your conversations. The company does not profile users or sell data. If you self-host, you have full control over your data location.