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When you grant an app access to your contacts, you're not just sharing your own data, but also the personal data of everyone in your contact list, potentially without their consent. , especially under data protection regulations like GDPR.
Phishing and Social Engineering:

Contact lists are valuable ...

One of the most contentious aspects of WhatsApp's data practices revolves around its sharing of information, particularly with its parent company, Meta.

1. Sharing with Other Meta Companies
WhatsApp is part of Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook). Its privacy policy states that it "receives ...

Personalizing your interactions with the app, though less so with direct content than with activity patterns.

While personal messages are end-to-end encrypted and not used for targeted advertising within WhatsApp, the broader ecosystem of Meta means that some information could influence ads you see ...

Personalizing your interactions with the app, though less so with direct content than with activity patterns.

While personal messages are end-to-end encrypted and not used for targeted advertising within WhatsApp, the broader ecosystem of Meta means that some information could influence ads you see ...

WhatsApp uses the collected personal data for a variety of purposes, which it outlines in its privacy policy. These purposes generally revolve around providing, operating, improving, understanding, customizing, supporting, and marketing its services.


Key uses include:

Providing and Operating ...

If you use payment features (e.g., WhatsApp Pay in certain regions), WhatsApp collects transaction data, including payment instrument information, transaction details, and shipping information. This data is handled in accordance with specific payment terms and privacy policies.

When you interact ...

General Location Information: WhatsApp can infer your general location (e.g., country or region) from your IP address and phone number area code. This is not precise GPS location but still indicates your approximate whereabouts.
Precise Location Information (User-Shared): If you choose to use ...

This category is where the bulk of WhatsApp's automatic data collection occurs and is often the most significant from a privacy perspective. This information reveals how, when, and where you use the service, even if the content of your messages remains encrypted.

Activity Information:
Features Used ...

WhatsApp's privacy policy, which users agree to when signing up, outlines the types of information it gathers. It's important to note that while the content of your messages is end-to-end encrypted and therefore inaccessible to WhatsApp, the metadata surrounding those communications is collected ...