{"id":102303,"date":"2016-08-27T13:00:50","date_gmt":"2016-08-27T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=102303"},"modified":"2016-08-27T13:14:55","modified_gmt":"2016-08-27T11:14:55","slug":"how-to-stop-whatsapp-from-sharing-your-account-details-with-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/mobile\/102303-how-to-stop-whatsapp-from-sharing-your-account-details-with-facebook","title":{"rendered":"How to stop WhatsApp from sharing your account details with Facebook"},"content":{"rendered":"

http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/forum\/showthread.php\/55067-How-to-stop-WhatsApp-from-sharing-your-account-details-with-Facebook?p=1274005#post1274005WhatsApp has\u00a0updated its privacy policy<\/a><\/strong>, allowing it to connect your phone number with Facebook\u2019s systems.<\/p>\n

This is\u00a0part of its\u00a0plan to test ways for people to\u00a0communicate with businesses<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will explore ways for you and businesses to communicate with each other using WhatsApp, such as through order, transaction, and appointment information, delivery and shipping notifications, product and service updates, and marketing,\u201d said WhatsApp.<\/p>\n

Marketing messages could include an offer for something that might interest you, it said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do not want you to have a spammy experience; as with all of your messages, you can manage these communications, and we will honour the choices you make.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to stop WhatsApp from sharing your information<\/h3>\n

WhatsApp stated<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0that\u00a0sharing account information with Facebook and the Facebook family of companies allows it to \u201ccoordinate more and improve experiences across our services\u201d.<\/p>\n

Part of the benefit will be\u00a0better friend suggestions and more relevant ads on Facebook.<\/p>\n

If you are a WhatsApp user and do not want to share your account information with Facebook, you can\u00a0take the following steps<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to prevent it.<\/p>\n

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Option 1<\/h3>\n

Before you tap Agree to accept the\u00a0updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, tap Read.<\/p>\n

You will see a control at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n

If you do not want your account information shared with Facebook, you can uncheck the box or toggle the control.<\/p>\n

\"WhatsApp<\/a> \"WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n

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Option 2<\/h3>\n

If you have already agreed to the\u00a0updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, you have 30 days to change your\u00a0choice by going to:<\/p>\n

Settings > Account > Share my account info in the app.<\/p>\n

If you do not want your account information shared with Facebook, you can uncheck the box or toggle the control.<\/p>\n

The Facebook family of companies will still receive and use this information for other purposes, such as improving infrastructure and delivery systems.<\/p>\n

\"WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n

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This article first appeared on MyBroadband<\/a><\/strong> and is republished with permission.<\/em><\/p>\n

More\u00a0WhatsApp news<\/h3>\n

Big changes to WhatsApp privacy policy lets it send you ads<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Your WhatsApp chats aren\u2019t being deleted<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

WhatsApp is the most kickass app in South Africa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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