WhatsApp Privacy Policy

WhatsApp collects personal data including Mobile Phone Number, Profile Information, Messages, but their practices are within typical industry norms. Our analysis found 3 items worth your attention. They are not unusually invasive, but you should be aware of what you're agreeing to.

WhatsApp collects the following types of data: Mobile Phone Number (They collect your phone number to create your account and provide services.); Profile Information (They collect your profile name, picture, and 'about' information.); Messages (Undelivered messages are stored encrypted for up to 30 days; media forwards are temporarily stored.); Contacts (They collect phone numbers from your address book if you use the contact upload feature.); Status Information (They collect your status if you choose to include one.); Transactions and Payments Data (They collect payment account and transaction details if you use payment services.); Customer Support Communications (They collect information you provide when you contact customer support.); Usage and Log Information (They collect data about how you use their services, settings, and interactions.); Device and Connection Information (They collect details about your device, operating system, network, and IP address.); Precise Location (They collect your precise location with your permission for location-related features.); General Location (They estimate your general location (city and country) using IP addresses and phone number area codes.); Cookies (They use cookies to operate, improve, and customize their services.).

Our analysis rates WhatsApp as MEDIUM RISK with 3 concerns. It is relatively safe to use, but there are some clauses you should be aware of. See the full analysis below for details.