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WhatsApp

WhatsApp says personal messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted, while it processes information needed to run the service.

Reviewed 2026-11-13Scope Personal use; business interactions, channels, ads, backups and regional policies can differ. Provider statements, not an independent behavioral audit.

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These findings summarize published documents, not independently observed data practices.

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Activity and device data

WhatsApp says it collects usage information including the time, frequency and duration of interactions, plus device and connection information such as IP address.

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Even though personal messages are encrypted, WhatsApp collects some information about when and how you use the service and your connection.

02

Deletion limits

WhatsApp says deleting your account does not remove information other users have about you, including their copies of chats; some information may be kept for legal, terms or harm prevention reasons.

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Deleting your account cannot erase someone else's copy of your chat, and WhatsApp may keep some information for specific reasons.

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Personal messages

WhatsApp says personal messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted so only participants can read or hear them.

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Your personal messages and calls are designed so that only the people taking part can read or hear them.