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June 9, 2026 00:28 UTC
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June 10, 2026 16:53 UTC
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CA-V-003651
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Change Summary
WhatsApp updated five sentences in its privacy policy on June 10, 2026. The change removed conditional language stating 'We have no intention to introduce [ads] in Status and Channels' and replaced it with 'We have no intention to introduce them, but if we ever do, we will update this Privacy Policy.' The updated terms add an explicit commitment to notify users before introducing ads in those features, whereas the previous version asserted no plan to introduce them without stating what would happen if circumstances changed.
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0Privacy Policy0Privacy Policy2WhatsApp is free and offers simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world."> 2WhatsApp is free and offers simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world.">
18You must provide your mobile phone number and basic information (including a profile name of your choice) to create a WhatsApp account.18You must provide your mobile phone number and basic information (including a profile name of your choice) to create a WhatsApp account.
84We have no intention to introduce them, but you may see other types of ads in Status and Channels.

  • Business Interactions.
  • 84We have no intention to introduce them, but if we ever do, we will update this Privacy Policy.

  • Business Interactions.
  • 122Please review our Privacy Policy from time to time.

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    Privacy Rights for United States Residents

    You can learn more about the consumer privacy rights that may be available to you, by reviewing the United States Regional Privacy Notice here.

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    If you have questions or issues about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.

    WhatsApp LLC

    Privacy Policy

    1 Meta Way

    Menlo Park, CA 94025

    United States of America

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    122Please review our Privacy Policy from time to time.

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    Contact Us

    If you have questions or issues about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.

    WhatsApp LLC

    Privacy Policy

    1 Meta Way

    Menlo Park, CA 94025

    United States of America

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