Usage and Log Information (Metadata)

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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: Which features of WhatsApp you use (e.g., messaging, calling, Status, communities, groups, business features).
Time, Frequency, and Duration: How often and for how long you use the app and its various features. This includes timestamps for when you send and receive messages, make calls, or last used the service ("last seen").
Interaction Data: Information about how you interact with other users, including taiwan phone number list businesses. This means WhatsApp knows who you're communicating with, even if it doesn't know what you're saying.
Log Files and Diagnostics:
Service-related Diagnostic and Performance Information: Data related to the app's performance, stability, and any errors or crashes.
Log Files: Records of events and activities within the app.
Website Performance Logs: If you use WhatsApp Web or desktop versions.
Error Messages/Reports: Information about issues encountered while using the app.