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WhatsApp lets people message, make voice and video calls, share photos and videos, post status updates, and choose to share their location.
whatsapp.com ↗U.S. adult consumer · plan and state unspecified
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WhatsApp says end-to-end encryption protects messages from it and third parties, but reports may share interactions with WhatsApp and business chats may be accessible to staff or providers.
WhatsApp shares information with other Meta companies, which may use it for suggestions, personalized content, and relevant offers and ads across their products.
The terms waive court trials and class proceedings for most U.S. disputes, but allow certain exceptions and a written, mailed opt-out postmarked within 30 days.
WhatsApp says end-to-end encryption protects messages from it and third parties, but reports may share interactions with WhatsApp and business chats may be accessible to staff or providers.
If you use contact upload, WhatsApp receives address-book phone numbers, including non-users; the policy says it handles non-users’ details so they cannot be identified by WhatsApp.
This applies only if you use the contact upload feature.
WhatsApp shares information with other Meta companies, which may use it for suggestions, personalized content, and relevant offers and ads across their products.
Your phone number, profile name and photo, About information, last seen, and message receipts are available to WhatsApp users, though settings manage some details.
If you create a Channel and post, its content is public and may be captured or shared outside WhatsApp by viewers.
This applies if you use Channels as an Admin and share Channel Content.
WhatsApp says it does not claim ownership and limits its license on submitted service content to operating the service; voluntary feedback may be used without restriction or pay.
You do not have to provide feedback, but if you do, the terms say WhatsApp may use it without restriction or compensation.
This applies only if you choose to provide feedback or suggestions.
The terms say WhatsApp may modify, suspend, or terminate access at any time for any reason, including perceived violations or risks.
Deleting your account removes your message history from your account, but not copies other users have or information related to groups you created.
The terms waive court trials and class proceedings for most U.S. disputes, but allow certain exceptions and a written, mailed opt-out postmarked within 30 days.
The terms say claims for many disputes must be brought within one year after the dispute first arose or they are permanently barred.
The terms exclude several types of damages and cap total liability at the greater of $100 or what you paid in the prior 12 months, subject to applicable law.
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