WhatsApp is permitted to share your account information, usage data, and activity with Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta-owned companies, and those companies may use that information for their own products and services including advertising.
This analysis describes what WhatsApp's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
This provision connects WhatsApp user data to Meta's broader advertising and analytics infrastructure, meaning information about your WhatsApp activity may inform experiences on Facebook or Instagram even if you do not use those services.
Interpretive note: The exact categories of data shared with Meta entities and the specific lawful bases relied upon vary by jurisdiction and are elaborated in the Privacy Policy rather than the Terms of Service alone.
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View change record →The terms authorize sharing of WhatsApp account data, device identifiers, usage patterns, and contact information with Meta companies including Facebook Ireland Limited, which may use that data for advertising, measurement, and product improvement across the Meta ecosystem.
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"As part of the Facebook family of companies, WhatsApp receives information from, and shares information with, this family of companies. We may use the information we receive from them, and they may use the information we share with them, to help operate, provide, improve, understand, customize, support, and market our Services and their offerings.Excerpt from WhatsApp's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages GDPR Articles 6 and 9 (lawful basis and special categories), Article 13 (transparency obligations), and Articles 44-46 (international data transfers).
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This provision connects WhatsApp user data to Meta's broader advertising and analytics infrastructure, meaning information about your WhatsApp activity may inform experiences on Facebook or Instagram even if you do not use those services.
The terms authorize sharing of WhatsApp account data, device identifiers, usage patterns, and contact information with Meta companies including Facebook Ireland Limited, which may use that data for advertising, measurement, and product improvement across the Meta ecosystem.
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