WhatsApp’s new privacy policy is going to come into effect on May 15. The Facebook-owned messaging platform supposed to roll it out on January 8 but pushed it back after receiving serious flack globally.
Coming May 15, you will be asked to accept the new privacy policy. But what happens if you don’t do it? WhatsApp has explained in details what’s going to happen if you don’t accept it and has also given users options.
If you don’t accept the new privacy policy by May 15, WhatsApp will not delete your account. However, you cannot utilise the app fully, as certain functionalities will be disabled if you do not accept the new policy.
For a short time you will receive calls and notifications on the app, but you cannot read or send messages. WhatsApp has said that you can still accept the updates after May 15.
Also, you can export your chat history on your Android smartphones and iPhones and download a report of your account before May 15. If you are thinking of deleting your account on iPhone, Android or KaiOS, WhatsApp has pointed out that it is irreversible and it will erase all your message history, you will be removed from all WhatsApp groups and it will also deletes your WhatsApp backup. Given that the process is irreversible, WhatsApp is hoping you “reconsider”.
The messaging app is adding some additional features that is going to help users understand the new policy and dispel the misinformation about it, including an in-app banner and status updates.
