WebTrickz
TRENDING
  • How to Turn Off and Restart iPhone 15
No Result
View All Result
  • Reviews
  • Editorials
  • Social Media
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • Messenger
    • Instagram
    • Snapchat
    • WhatsApp
    • TikTok
  • Apps
  • How To’s
  • Apple
  • iPhone
  • Google
  • Android
  • Mac
  • Security
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Reviews
  • Editorials
  • Social Media
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • Messenger
    • Instagram
    • Snapchat
    • WhatsApp
    • TikTok
  • Apps
  • How To’s
  • Apple
  • iPhone
  • Google
  • Android
  • Mac
  • Security
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
WebTrickz
No Result
View All Result
Home How To's

How To Prevent WhatsApp from sharing your data to Facebook

Cosmic Paladin by Cosmic Paladin
February 15, 2024
in How To's, Internet

As much as Facebook is popular and widely adopted, it is also infamous for constantly trying to sneak into user’s private information directly or indirectly for monetary aspects. This time around, WhatsApp which is now a part of Facebook will start sharing some of your data with Facebook which will open lots of opportunities for your information to go into the hands of marketing folks. So now Facebook may start pushing targeted ads and suggestions based on the data it receives from WhatsApp. So yes, essentially more spamming.

OK, now it’s obvious that most of us would be conscious about our data and in all likelihood would not be liking this move from Facebook/WhatsApp. Thankfully, there is a way to NOT share your information from WhatsApp, and here are the simple steps that need to be done WITHIN 30 days:

WhatsApp may soon start splashing the new Terms and Conditions when you log in sometime and will show the Agree option. Don’t tap on Agree, rather tap on the ‘Read more..’ option, scroll down the page and de-select the “Share my WhatsApp account information with Facebook” option, and hit the “Agree” button.

Now your WhatsApp account info won’t be used to improve your Facebook ads and product experiences. In case you don’t see the Policy page yet, then update the app via Play Store.

If in case, you’ve already selected the Agree option without reading the T&C, then existing users can still undo their selection from WhatsApp settings within 30 days. To do so,

Android Users:

  1. Open WhatsApp
  2. Tap on the three dots on the right-hand top corner
  3. Tap on Settings > Account
  4. Uncheck the “Share my account info” option

iPhone Users:

  1. Open WhatsApp
  2. Tap on Settings > Account
  3. Uncheck the “Share my account info” option

It’s not that this prevents WhatsApp from sharing information to Facebook but providing your preference will ensure that you’re covered on legal grounds if in the future there is a breach of data.

Tags: AndroidFacebookiOSiPhoneNewsSecurityTipsWhatsApp
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Anatomy of the Zenfone 3 [Teardown Video]

Next Post

Review: Transcend JetFlash 890S Type-C OTG Flash drive

Cosmic Paladin

Cosmic Paladin

Cosmic Paladin is a Tech Enthusiast and a Gadget Freak! From Nokia 3310 from back in the day to OnePlus One today, he has used tons of devices and has dived deep into the nuances of what it takes to make a good phone. As a Product Manager building enterprise mobile and web apps, his passion is music, photography and tech blogging!

Next Post

Review: Transcend JetFlash 890S Type-C OTG Flash drive

Comments 2

  1. Sonam says:
    8 years ago

    Good information about securing Whats app account. It is good that you are making people aware of privacy and security. Facebook has already acquired Whats app which means it will use the data to personalize Facebook apps.

    Reply
  2. vijay says:
    8 years ago

    I guess this option is disabled by Whatsapp now.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Stories

ios 18

iOS 18: How to Add Screen Record to Control Center on iPhone

March 30, 2025
ios photos logo

iOS 18: How to Clear Recently Viewed Photos on iPhone

December 27, 2024
ios photos logo

How to Find Your Favorite Photos in iOS 18 on iPhone

December 30, 2024
ios 18

How to Reset Control Center to Default in iOS 18.1 on iPhone

April 2, 2025
iphone 16 pro max always-on display

How to Turn Off Always-On Display on iPhone 16 Pro & 16 Pro Max

November 11, 2024
ios 18

How to Find Recently Deleted Photos in iOS 18 on iPhone

December 30, 2024
apple iphone 16 pro

How to Close Apps on iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max

October 22, 2024

Trending Stories

  • Apple iphone 16

    How to Turn Off and Restart iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max

  • How to Put Your iPhone 16 on Vibrate or Silent Mode

  • How to Turn Off & Restart iPhone 15, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max

  • How to Turn Off Most Relevant Comments on Facebook

  • 4 Ways to Remove the Floating Home Button on iPhone

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise

© 2025 WebTrickz. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Reviews
  • Apps
  • How To’s
  • Android
  • Google
  • iPhone
  • Mac
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

© 2025 WebTrickz. All Rights Reserved.