WhatsApp updated its privacy policy on June 6, 2026 by modifying five sentences. The changes included adding a new section titled 'Privacy Rights for United States Residents' that directs users to a separate US Regional Privacy Notice for information about consumer privacy rights, and updating the contact form URL for submitting privacy inquiries. The policy now provides explicit reference to jurisdiction-specific privacy rights and updated the mechanism for users to submit privacy-related questions.
The updated policy now includes a dedicated section on privacy rights for US residents, directing users to a separate US Regional Privacy Notice for detailed information about consumer privacy rights applicable to them. The privacy contact form URL has been updated. These changes establish clearer pathways for US users to access jurisdiction-specific privacy information and submit inquiries.
→ US residents may review the new US Regional Privacy Notice linked in the updated policy section to understand their specific privacy rights.
New section added directing US users to separate US Regional Privacy Notice for consumer privacy rights information.
Contact form URL updated for submitting privacy policy questions or concerns.
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
WhatsApp added explicit disclosure of US privacy rights through a new policy section directing users to a separate Regional Privacy Notice. The update also revised the privacy contact form URL. This change appears designed to …
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