- WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy to show how it shares data with Facebook trademarks.
- Most of the part is meant to promote integration and security.
- It also helps to improve systems behind the scenes.
Want to know how WhatsApp shares information with its Facebook siblings? The message giant likes to explain it. WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy to include a section explaining how it shares data with other Facebook brands like Instagram.
As you can imagine, WhatsApp largely shares data for the sake of convenience and security. It helps enhance your “experiences” with other Facebook services, such as introducing friends and content, personalizing features, and helping you make purchases. You can link your Facebook Pay account to, for example, complete transactions or chat on Portal devices.
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Other bonds are more important. It helps to promote ‘safety, security and integrity’, such as dealing with abuse and spam. They will also help improve WhatsApp’s infrastructure and delivery systems, and help you understand how both services and other Facebook products work.
There are not many details in the new privacy section of WhatsApp, but there are also no shocking revelations. The chat service describes features you would probably expect. It’s still a reminder that WhatsApp is just one part of a larger Facebook ecosystem, and that your data will not necessarily stay within the service – worth noting, even if your data does not go very far .