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Messages you send to a business on WhatsApp may be accessible to third-party service providers chosen by that business, including potentially Meta, outside of WhatsApp's direct control.
The updated policy now explicitly states that users may see other types of ads in Status and Channels, reversing prior language indicating WhatsApp had no intention to introduce ads. This represents a shift from the previous position and discloses a change in the advertising model. The policy also adds a new section directing US residents to a separate Regional Privacy Notice where consumer privacy rights under US law are described. Users in the US may wish to review that separate notice to understand their specific privacy rights and any opt-out or data access mechanisms available under applicable state law.
View change record →When you communicate with a business on WhatsApp, that business may grant third parties, including potentially Meta, access to those communications.
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Messages you send to a business on WhatsApp may be accessible to third-party service providers chosen by that business, including potentially Meta, outside of WhatsApp's direct control.
When you communicate with a business on WhatsApp, that business may grant third parties, including potentially Meta, access to those communications.
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