WhatsApp declines deadline for accepting [privacy and policy terms]

WhatsApp declines deadline for accepting privacy and policy terms

 

 

By Nirmal, Techblogger

8^th May, 2021

WhatsApp declines deadline for accepting privacy and policy terms. As we all we know that previously WhatsApp has asked its users to accept the new Privacy and Policy till 8^th of February, otherwise their account will be deleted. However, it gets postponed to 15^th of May.

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But today there is good news for all WhatsApp users. You don’t need to tension about accepting terms and conditions of WhatsApp. As WhatsApp declines the deadline for accepting privacy and policy terms, which means that your account will not be deleted even if you didn’t accept the privacy and policy of WhatsApp after 15^th of May.

WhatsApp faces a huge controversy regarding privacy and policy by its users. But as for now WhatsApp has given a big relief and company states that “On upcoming weeks they will give users a new reminder regarding this.”

If you want to know complete details on WhatsApp Privacy and Policy then click here

The Facebook company WhatsApp had face a lot of against from its users after this big decision regarding change in privacy and policy. Due to this we all are evidence that Users shifted to other platforms like Telegram, Signal etc.

A spokesperson told Android Central that the users who have not agreed to new privacy and policy will have limited account function. These users will not be able to open their chat but they can answer the voice and video calls. 

These users can call back a missed video and voice call too. They will also be able to see notifications and users can read the message too and respond to them as well.

WhatsApp stated that if you won’t accept the privacy and policy then you won’t be able to use WhatsApp soon. WhatsApp has been creating high awareness for us about new privacy and policy through status updates and notifications alert on top of chat list. WhatsApp declared that the Privacy Policy does not affect the normal users, as changes are made only for chat with business accounts.

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Frequently asked Questions:

Ques: What happens if I don’t accept privacy terms by May 15?

Ans: It is confirmed by WhatsApp that as of now there is no immediate action will be taken by WhatsApp, but as I mentioned above your account will soon be switched to limited functionality mode. 

Where you will not be able to access chat list. You will be able to receive notification, audio and video calls. However, a few weeks later you will not be able to receive any calls and messages.

Ques: Will WhatsApp delete my account if new terms are not accepted?

Ans: Right now. No, WhatsApp won’t delete your account even if you don’t accept the privacy policy. However, WhatsApp platform will limited functions and make it useless and eventually force you to accept privacy policy to regain account.

Ques: What is the deadline to accept WhatsApp Privacy Policy?

Ans: Right now there is no deadline to accept WhatsApp Privacy Policy. And also WhatsApp hasn’t declared any specific date when it will switch normal account to low functionality account.

Ques: How to accept new WhatsApp Privacy Policy?

Ans: you will see a pop-up on homescreen. To accept privacy policy, just tap on ‘Agree’ option. “By tapping Agee”, you accept the new privacy policy. This is the only way to accept the new privacy policy update.

There is no other option available for now. If you are worried that you don’t see the pop-up, maybe you have already accept the new WhatsApp privacy policy.

Ques: What is controversy around the new Privacy Policy?

Ans: There is huge controversy around the new Privacy Policy. As privacy policy stated that WhatsApp will share its users detail with their parent company Facebook. This lead the users ditched WhatsApp and move to other social media platforms like Signal and Telegram.