WhatsApp added two new sections to its privacy policy on June 11, 2026. The first establishes a new 'Privacy Rights for United States Residents' section directing users to a separate 'United States Regional Privacy Notice' for information about consumer privacy rights available under US law. The second changed the contact form URL from one address to another without altering the substantive contact process. These are primarily structural and procedural updates with no material change to data collection, processing, or user rights.
The updated policy now includes a dedicated section directing US residents to a separate United States Regional Privacy Notice that outlines consumer privacy rights available under US state and federal law. This is an organizational and disclosure change rather than a modification to WhatsApp's data practices. US users can review the separate notice to understand their specific privacy rights and related procedures.
The updated policy establishes a clearer disclosure pathway for US residents to access information about their specific privacy rights under state and federal law. This organizational change reflects WhatsApp's intent to provide accessible compliance information without modifying its core data handling practices.
→ US residents can review the separate United States Regional Privacy Notice to understand their consumer privacy rights under applicable US law.
Added new section directing US residents to separate US Regional Privacy Notice outlining consumer privacy rights under US law.
Updated contact form link from one address to another without changing the substantive contact process.
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 structural disclosure language directing US residents to a separate regional privacy notice. This aligns with emerging state-level privacy law expectations that companies provide accessible information about consumer rights. The change does not modify substantive data handling, processing, or retention policies. Organizations using WhatsApp services do not face new vendor management obligations; the change is a disclosure organization matter.
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