WhatsApp says your privacy won't be affected if you don't use these two optional features

• WhatsApp has issued a clarification that your privacy won't be affected if you do not use two optional features.
• The app recently announced that it is updating its terms of services and privacy policies from February 8.
• WhatsApp faced a lot of backlash after this, prompting calls from people to use WhatsApp alternatives such as Signal and Telegram.

WhatsApp recently announced that it is updating its terms of service and privacy policies from February 8, 2021. After facing a lot of backlash from users over privacy concerns, the Facebook-owned messaging app has now issued a clarification that your privacy won't be affected if you don't use its two optional features.

In its FAQ section, WhatsApp has said that the new privacy policy does not affect the privacy of your messages with your friends and family. As per the company, the update will only affect the messages sent to business accounts on WhatsApp, which it adds is an optional feature.

WhatsApp and Facebook cannot see your private messages