WhatsApp:
Privacy Guide

What is WhatsApp? WhatsApp is free to download messenger app for smartphones. WhatsApp uses the internet to send messages, images, audio or video. The service is very similar to text messaging services, however, because WhatsApp uses the internet to send messages, the cost of using WhatsApp is significantly less than texting.

You can also use Whatsapp on your desktop, simply go to the Whatsapp website and download it to Mac or Windows. It is popular with teenagers because of features like group chatting, voice messages and location sharing.

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Reclusion's Privacy Suggestions:

• Account & Profile

• Security & Privacy

Reclusion's Privacy Suggestions

Account & Profile

• I don't want to share my profile picture - How do I block sharing?

• I'm being added to random group chats - Where can I go to limit this?

• WhatsApp is using a lot of storage space on my device - Can I free up space?

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Security & Privacy

• Where can I stop other users from knowing I'm online / using the app?

• How do I enable two-factor authentication for login?

• Is there a way to see if my message has been read?

• Can I stop sharing my location with WhatsApp and friends?

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