WhatsApp Privacy Policy

WhatsApp · July 13, 2026 00:31 UTC vs July 15, 2026 00:30 UTC
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July 13, 2026 00:31 UTC
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July 15, 2026 00:30 UTC
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Change Summary
WhatsApp's privacy policy was updated in an update detected on July 15, 2026 with minor navigation and language revisions. The most material change is to the statement about advertising in Status and Channels: the previous statement 'We have no intention to introduce them, but you may see other types of ads in Status and Channels' was modified to 'We have no intention to introduce them, but if we ever do, we will update this Privacy Policy.' This shifts from acknowledging ads may already appear to committing to notify users via policy update if additional ad types are introduced in the future. A section previously linking to United States Regional Privacy Notice was also removed.
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0Privacy Policy Download Features Calling Messaging Groups Channels Meta AI Status Security WhatsApp Plus Privacy Blog Apps Help Center For Business Log In Download Home Features Calling Messaging Groups Channels Meta AI Status Security WhatsApp Plus Privacy Blog Apps Help Center For Business Download English العربية অসমীয়া বাংলা Deutsch Español Français ગુજરાતી עברית हिन्दी Bahasa Indonesia Italiano 日本語 ಕನ್ನಡ 한국어 മലയാളം मराठी नेपाली Oriya ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Português (Brasil) русский தமிழ் తెలుగు ไทย Filipino Türkçe اردو 简体中文 繁體中文（香港） English العربية অসমীয়া বাংলা Deutsch español français ગુજરાતી עברית हिन्दी Bahasa Indonesia italiano 日本語 ಕನ್ನಡ 한국어 മലയാളം मराठी नेपाली Oriya ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Português (Brasil) русский தமிழ் తెలుగు ไทย Filipino Türkçe اردو 简体中文 繁體中文（香港） Terms & Privacy Policy 2026 © WhatsApp LLC WhatsApp Privacy Policy Effective January 4, 2021 archived versions If you live in the European Region , WhatsApp Ireland Limited provides the Services to you under this Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .0Privacy Policy Skip to content Home Apps Features Calling Messaging Groups Status Channels Meta AI Security Privacy Help Center Blog For Business Download English العربية অসমীয়া বাংলা Deutsch Español Français ગુજરાતી עברית हिन्दी Bahasa Indonesia Italiano 日本語 ಕನ್ನಡ 한국어 മലയാളം मराठी नेपाली Oriya ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Português (Brasil) русский தமிழ் తెలుగు ไทย Filipino Türkçe اردو 简体中文 繁體中文（香港） English العربية অসমীয়া বাংলা Deutsch español français ગુજરાતી עברית हिन्दी Bahasa Indonesia italiano 日本語 ಕನ್ನಡ 한국어 മലയാളം मराठी नेपाली Oriya ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Português (Brasil) русский தமிழ் తెలుగు ไทย Filipino Türkçe اردو 简体中文 繁體中文（香港） Terms & Privacy Policy 2026 © WhatsApp LLC Features Calling Stay connected with voice and video.
1Messaging Say it with stickers, voice, GIFs and more.
2Groups Messaging features you need to connect in groups.
3Channels Stay updated on topics you care about.
4Meta AI Get help with anything, all with the safety and privacy on WhatsApp.
5Status Share your everyday with photos, videos and voice notes.
6Security Layers of protection to help you stay safe.
7Privacy Help Center Blog For Business Apps Log in Download WhatsApp Privacy Policy Effective January 4, 2021 archived versions If you live in the European Region , WhatsApp Ireland Limited provides the Services to you under this Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .
120We have no intention to introduce them, but you may see other types of ads in Status and Channels.127We have no intention to introduce them, but if we ever do, we will update this Privacy Policy.
179Back to top 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 .—Removed

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