Your WhatsApp data may be used across Meta's family of apps, potentially affecting the ads you see and how your personal profile is built across platforms.
Consumer impact
WhatsApp's Terms of Service grant the company a broad license to use content you share on the platform and reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time. US users are subject to binding arbitration and class action waivers, significantly limiting legal recourse. You can review and adjust your privacy and data settings within the WhatsApp app under Settings > Privacy.
What you can do
⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
Export Your Data
Open WhatsApp, navigate to Settings > Account > Request Account Info to download a report of your account information. This allows you to review what data WhatsApp holds about you.
Applicable agencies
FTC
The FTC has jurisdiction over Meta's data sharing practices between WhatsApp and other Meta platforms under consumer protection and privacy frameworks.