> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.azul.cards/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.azul.cards/getting-started/why-no-app-why-only-telegram.md). # Why No App? Why only Telegram? Most modern cards are not truly private — not even those labeled as anonymous or crypto-funded. To use them, you typically need to install a mobile app or at least a Telegram mini app. Unlike those apps, our Telegram bot does not collect any personal data: it has no access to your IP address, device information, phone number, or email. Our privacy policy allows us to operate without asking for your phone number or email address: your Telegram account is all we need. That means your identity stays completely private, while you can still manage your card instantly, 24/7, from any device. Telegram provides a secure, fast, and anonymous environment for issuing and managing your card, eliminating the typical privacy and security risks associated with traditional apps or websites. Our goal with Azul Card was to design a payment solution that combines maximum privacy with seamless usability, security, and convenience. We physically have no access to your personal information — and that’s the best guarantee that we’ll never share it with anyone. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.azul.cards/getting-started/why-no-app-why-only-telegram.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.