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# Chitralaya CloudGallery – FAQ
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> **Disclaimer / Transparency Note:**
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> I, Aditya from AKS-Labs, have shared this information **to the best of my knowledge**.
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> I have tried to be as transparent as possible about how Chitralaya CloudGallery works.
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> Still, you should **not solely rely on this information** — research and understand how Telegram handles your data by reading their **updated policies**.
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> If you have questions, you can join the **[AKS-Labs Telegram group](https://t.me/AKSLabs)** and ask freely without hesitation.
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Chitralaya CloudGallery backs up your photos **directly to your own Telegram account** using your bot token and chat ID No Sign-Up Required.
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No third-party servers, no hidden processing — just your device and Telegram.
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## 📌 Table of Contents
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1. [Does Telegram disclose user data?](#q1-does-telegram-disclose-user-data)
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2. [Is Telegram storage encrypted?](#q2-is-telegram-storage-encrypted)
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3. [Who controls my photos?](#q3-who-controls-my-photos)
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4. [Can the developer access my photos?](#q4-can-the-developer-access-my-photos)
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5. [What happens if I uninstall the app?](#q5-what-happens-if-i-uninstall-the-app)
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6. [What if I lose my phone?](#q6-what-if-i-lose-my-phone)
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7. [What if my bot token is leaked?](#q7-what-if-my-bot-token-is-leaked)
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8. [Does Chitralaya CloudGallery compress or modify photos?](#q8-does-chitralaya-cloudgallery-compress-or-modify-photos)
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9. [How is this different from normal Telegram uploads?](#q9-how-is-this-different-from-normal-telegram-uploads)
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10. [What if Telegram bans or suspends my account?](#q10-what-if-telegram-bans-or-suspends-my-account)
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11. [Can I download my photos back from Telegram?](#q11-can-i-download-my-photos-back-from-telegram)
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12. [Is Chitralaya CloudGallery open source?](#q12-is-chitralaya-cloudgallery-open-source)
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13. [Does this count against Telegram’s storage limit?](#q13-does-this-count-against-telegrams-storage-limit)
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14. [Can Telegram staff see my photos?](#q14-can-telegram-staff-see-my-photos)
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15. [Can I share my bot with family to store their photos?](#q15-can-i-share-my-bot-with-family-to-store-their-photos)
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16. [Does Chitralaya CloudGallery work offline?](#q16-does-chitralaya-cloudgallery-work-offline)
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17. [What if Telegram removes bots in the future?](#q17-what-if-telegram-removes-bots-in-the-future)
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18. [Why use Chitralaya CloudGallery?](#q18-why-use-chitralaya-cloudgallery)
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19. [How does it compare with Google Photos?](#q19-how-does-it-compare-with-google-photos)
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20. [Why choose Chitralaya CloudGallery over Google Photos?](#q20-why-choose-chitralaya-cloudgallery-over-google-photos)
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21. [Support & Future Features](#support--future-features)
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---
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## 🔹 Part 1: General Questions About Chitralaya CloudGallery
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### Q1: Does Telegram disclose user data?
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➡️ According to **Telegram’s Privacy Policy**:
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- Telegram may share **basic account info** (phone, IP, metadata) if legally required.
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- No public cases exist of Telegram sharing **media or photos**, except in very serious criminal cases.
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- Cloud chats are **not end-to-end encrypted**, but are encrypted in transit and at rest.
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### Q2: Is Telegram storage encrypted?
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➡️ Yes, but **not fully end-to-end**.
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- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
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- Telegram technically can access your files, but there are no reports of misuse.
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### Q3: Who controls my photos?
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➡️ **You do.**
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- Your bot token and chat ID are stored securely in **Android KeyStore (AES encryption)** on your device.
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- Photos are stored **only in your Telegram account**, accessible only by you.
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- No third-party servers or apps can access your media.
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### Q4: Can the developer access my photos?
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➡️ **No.**
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- Chitralaya CloudGallery never uploads to any server.
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- Only **you and Telegram** can access your uploaded files.
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### Q5: What happens if I uninstall the app?
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➡️ Your photos remain safe in your Telegram account.
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- The app only uploads; uninstalling doesn’t delete your photos.
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**Important Note:**
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- If you uninstall and reinstall the app with the same credentials, **you will not see old previously uploaded images** in the app because the Telegram Bot API **cannot read old messages without the correct chat IDs**.
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- To solve this, the app creates a **local database** on your device storing synced images, chat IDs, and metadata.
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- This database allows you to:
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- Import it when reinstalling the app.
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- Use it on another device to see previously synced images.
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- **Security Note:**
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- The database is stored as a readable JSON file and is **not encrypted**.
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- Anyone who gets access to this file can read its contents.
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- You are responsible for keeping it safe.
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- For safety, the app **daily syncs this database to your chosen Telegram chat** so you can restore it if lost.
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### Q6: What if I lose my phone?
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➡️ Your photos are still in Telegram.
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- You can log in on another device to access all files.
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- Just keep your **Telegram credentials** safe.
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### Q7: What if my bot token is leaked?
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➡️ Even if someone has your bot token, **they cannot access your old images**.
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- Telegram Bot API **cannot read old messages** without the correct chat ID.
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- They can **only upload new images** to the same bot, not access previously uploaded media.
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### Q8: Does Chitralaya CloudGallery compress or modify photos?
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➡️ **No.**
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- All photos are uploaded **exactly as they are**, no compression, no resizing, no AI processing.
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### Q9: How is this different from normal Telegram uploads?
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➡️ Normal uploads are **manual**.
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- Chitralaya CloudGallery automates full-device photo backup directly to your bot chat.
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- **Enhanced Gallery Experience:**
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- Browse photos in a beautiful gallery interface.
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- Download images directly from the app.
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- Schedule automatic backups.
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- See both local and synced images together.
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- Completely ad-free for smooth experience.
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### Q10: What if Telegram bans or suspends my account?
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➡️ Telegram bans are very rare, usually due to policy violations.
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- **Family Account Workaround:** If you add a secondary or family member’s account to the group/channel where you are uploading, you can still access your uploaded media through that account.
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- Otherwise, always maintain **Telegram compliance** to avoid account issues.
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### Q11: Can I download my photos back from Telegram?
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➡️ Yes, you can:
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- Directly via Telegram app or Telegram Desktop.
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- **Or using Chitralaya CloudGallery**, which allows downloading within the app.
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### Q12: Is Chitralaya CloudGallery open source?
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➡️ **Yes.**
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- Full code is on GitHub.
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- Anyone can audit it for security or privacy.
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### Q13: Does this count against Telegram’s storage limit?
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➡️ Telegram doesn’t have a strict limit for personal cloud/bot storage.
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- Practically **unlimited** for normal users.
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### Q14: Can Telegram staff see my photos?
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➡️ Theoretically, Telegram staff **could access chats**, but they **respect user privacy**.
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- They only share **identification data** such as IP, phone number, or metadata on valid legal request or in severe illegal/criminal cases.
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- Please consider reading **Telegram’s privacy policy** for full details.
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### Q15: Can I share my bot with family to store their photos?
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➡️ Technically yes, but **not recommended** with the same token.
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- Create **separate bots** for each user for safety.
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### Q16: Does Chitralaya CloudGallery work offline?
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➡️ No.
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- Internet is required to upload photos via Telegram Bot API.
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### Q17: What if Telegram removes bots in the future?
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➡️ Chitralaya CloudGallery may stop uploading new photos, but **already uploaded media will likely remain accessible** in your Telegram account.
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### Q18: Why use Chitralaya CloudGallery?
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➡️ It offers:
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- Full control (your bot, your account, your rules)
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- Unlimited storage
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- **No AI, no compression, no hidden processing**
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- Transparent, open-source backup solution
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## 🔹 Part 2: Comparing Chitralaya CloudGallery with Google Photos
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### Q19: How does it compare with Google Photos?
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- **True Privacy & No AI Processing**
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- **Full-Quality Storage**
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- **Data Control**
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- **Transparent & Ad-Free**
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- **Unlimited Storage Potential**
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- **Cross-Device Safety**
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- **Open Source & Trustworthy**
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*(All points elaborated above in previous sections.)*
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### Q20: Why choose Chitralaya CloudGallery over Google Photos?
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➡️ Because it gives:
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- **Full user control** (your bot, your token, your chat)
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- **Unlimited storage**
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- **No AI or hidden processing**
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- Photos remain private **between you and Telegram only**
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## 💖 Support & Future Features
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If you like my work, please consider **donating** to this project so it can stay alive and I can implement more features:
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**Planned Features:**
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1. OCR search in-app & Telegram (search images by text inside them)
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2. Batch select & upload
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3. Batch select & delete
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4. More beautiful M3 expressive UI/UX
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5. Configure multiple bots
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6. Folder-specific uploads
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7. Your suggestions! Share on **[AKS-Labs Telegram group](https://t.me/AKSLabs)**
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✅ **Bottom Line:**
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Chitralaya CloudGallery is **open-source, transparent, and provides unlimited user-controlled storage** — a strong, practical alternative to Google Photos or iCloud.
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