WhatsApp's privacy policy was updated on June 4, 2026 to add a new section titled 'Privacy Rights for United States Residents' directing users to a separate California-specific privacy notice for US consumer privacy rights. The policy also modified language around future ad formats and updated contact information for privacy inquiries. These are operational clarifications and additions rather than substantive changes to data practices.
The updated policy adds a new section directing US residents to a separate California privacy notice where state-specific consumer rights are documented. This change does not alter WhatsApp's data practices but reorganizes how privacy rights are disclosed. The policy also updated the contact method for privacy inquiries, replacing a direct contact form with a new phone number and email option.
→ US residents can review state-specific consumer privacy rights by visiting the California privacy notice link provided in the updated policy
Added new section directing US residents to a separate California privacy notice for state-specific consumer rights disclosures
Updated contact procedures for privacy inquiries, changing contact method and contact form URL
This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
This update adds explicit cross-referencing to state-specific privacy notices for US residents. The change appears to be a disclosure reorganization rather than a substantive modification of data handling practices. Organizations relying on WhatsApp's privacy practices …
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