The deadline of Whatsapp’s new privacy policy is nearing and here is another news for people who don’t agree with The policy introduced by WhatsApp.
Recently WhatsApp had clarified that the accounts of the people who don’t agree with the policy will not be closed, however now WhatsApp has said that they will lose access to some of the features of WhatsApp.
What are these features that will not be accessible to those who don’t accept the privacy policy of WhatsApp? Read on to find out!
WhatsApp Users Will Lose Access To Some Features If Policy Is Not Accepted
Recently WhatsApp has stated that users who don’t accept the new policy of WhatsApp will not lose their accounts. However, they will lose their access to some important features if they don’t accept the new policy.
As per the FAQ page of WhatsApp users will not have full functionality until they accept the new privacy policy of WhatsApp.
The page states, “For the last several weeks we’ve displayed a notification in WhatsApp providing more information about the update. After giving everyone time to review, we’re continuing to remind those who haven’t had the chance to do so to review and accept. After a period of several weeks, the reminder people receive will eventually become persistent.”
WhatsApp has also clarified that this will not be happening to all the users at the same time.
No Access To Chat List?
As per WhatsApp, you will not be able to access your chat list if you have not accepted the privacy policy of WhatsApp despite the persistent reminders.
However, you will be able to access answer the incoming calls or video calls if your notifications are enabled. You can simply tap on them to read or respond to a message or you can also call back a missed phone or a video call.
As per reports, this will change after a few weeks if the new privacy policy has not been accepted.
Finally, WhatsApp will also not let users receive any incoming calls or notifications. After this, what’s will not let you send messages and calls to your phone as well.
While your account will not be deleted by WhatsApp being unable to send messages or call people is still the same as not having access to your account on WhatsApp.
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