{"id":6916,"date":"2022-02-14T17:19:43","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T11:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/?p=6916"},"modified":"2022-02-14T17:19:43","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T11:49:43","slug":"use-whatsapp-without-giving-access-to-contacts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/use-whatsapp-without-giving-access-to-contacts\/","title":{"rendered":"Checkout How to use WhatsApp Without Giving Access to Contacts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div class=\"adn ads\" data-message-id=\"#msg-f:1724546962076758543\" data-legacy-message-id=\"17eed2533110720f\">\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":am\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":al\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<div class=\"adL\">\n<div id=\":am\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":al\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<div class=\"adL\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>WhatsApp<\/strong><\/span> is a well-known messaging app all across the world. Without any doubt, it is now an essential and inseparable part of the lives of many people all around us. Be it <span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"173\" data-endindex=\"175\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">be <\/span>messaging your dear ones every day to connect quickly or <span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"233\" data-endindex=\"241\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">be it be <\/span>running a small business online, <strong>WhatsApp<\/strong> is undoubtedly the most reliable platform for many people.<\/p>\n<div>It is currently owned by Facebook and has 2 billion users across the globe. Its easy-to-access and quick, straightforward features make it one of the most popular free online messenger apps. <span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"534\" data-endindex=\"550\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">WhatsApp is free <\/span>to download and use as a messenger app, <strong>WhatsApp<\/strong> uses the internet to <strong>send text messages, videos, audio, and images to the saved contact list of people.<\/strong> It&#8217;s just like an SMS, but it uses the internet to send text or videos. And WhatsApp is much cheaper and more efficient than texting. The free Messenger app is popular among teens because of its easy-to-use features like location sharing, voice chatting, and group video calls.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662db9e1b9b39\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/use-whatsapp-without-giving-access-to-contacts\/#What_are_the_Things_One_Should_Keep_in_Mind_When_You_Start_Using_WhatsApp\" title=\"What are the Things One Should Keep in Mind When You Start Using WhatsApp?\">What are the Things One Should Keep in Mind When You Start Using WhatsApp?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/use-whatsapp-without-giving-access-to-contacts\/#You_can_learn_How_to_Configure_Roaming_Settings_For_WhatsApp_On_Android_and_iPhone_Here\" title=\"You can learn How to Configure Roaming Settings For WhatsApp On Android and iPhone Here-\">You can learn How to Configure Roaming Settings For WhatsApp On Android and iPhone Here-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/use-whatsapp-without-giving-access-to-contacts\/#How_to_use_WhatsApp_Without_Giving_Access_to_Contacts\" title=\"How to use WhatsApp Without Giving Access to Contacts\">How to use WhatsApp Without Giving Access to Contacts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/use-whatsapp-without-giving-access-to-contacts\/#How_to_connect_to_a_Person_When_You_Havent_Been_Given_Access_To_Their_Contacts\" title=\"How to connect to a Person When You Haven&#8217;t Been Given Access To Their Contacts?\">How to connect to a Person When You Haven&#8217;t Been Given Access To Their Contacts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/use-whatsapp-without-giving-access-to-contacts\/#How_To_Message_Someone_on_WhatsApp_Without_Saving_Them_in_Your_Contact_List\" title=\"How To Message Someone on WhatsApp Without Saving Them in Your Contact List-\">How To Message Someone on WhatsApp Without Saving Them in Your Contact List-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/use-whatsapp-without-giving-access-to-contacts\/#Terms_and_conditions_and_privacy_on_WhatsApp\" title=\"Terms and conditions and privacy on WhatsApp\">Terms and conditions and privacy on WhatsApp<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/use-whatsapp-without-giving-access-to-contacts\/#Deleting_messages_on_WhatsApp\" title=\"Deleting messages on WhatsApp-\">Deleting messages on WhatsApp-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/use-whatsapp-without-giving-access-to-contacts\/#How_to_enable_two-step_verification_on_WhatsApp\" title=\"How to enable two-step verification on WhatsApp:\">How to enable two-step verification on WhatsApp:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/use-whatsapp-without-giving-access-to-contacts\/#How_to_disable_cloud_backups_of_your_WhatsApp_messages\" title=\"How to disable cloud backups of your WhatsApp messages?\">How to disable cloud backups of your WhatsApp messages?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/use-whatsapp-without-giving-access-to-contacts\/#Wrapping_up\" title=\"Wrapping up!\">Wrapping up!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_started_with_WhatsApp\"><\/span><strong>How to get started with WhatsApp?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>The free application allows its users to communicate with each other using end-to-end encryption. In simple words, this means people can communicate with each other, send files and data like videos and photos securely, and also engage in group chats. But most importantly, WhatsApp uses telephone numbers as contacts to communicate on both ends. Both parties, in order to communicate, should have access to the internet on their mobile phones.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3 data-changed=\"false\" data-paragraphid=\"6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Things_One_Should_Keep_in_Mind_When_You_Start_Using_WhatsApp\"><\/span>What are the Things One Should Keep in Mind When Y<span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"1469\" data-endindex=\"1483\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">ou Start Using<\/span> WhatsApp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div data-changed=\"false\" data-paragraphid=\"6\"><\/div>\n<div>In order to use WhatsApp, all you need is a compatible smartphone or a tablet with an inserted sim card. Above that, you&#8217;ll need a good internet connection to download and install the app. Whatsapp will use your number as your username and will eventually ask for verification.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>But one has to take a <strong>few steps into consideration<\/strong><span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"1823\" data-endindex=\"1824\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">:-<\/span><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<div><strong>Note<\/strong> that additional data charges may apply if your phone is roaming.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_learn_How_to_Configure_Roaming_Settings_For_WhatsApp_On_Android_and_iPhone_Here\"><\/span><strong>You can learn How to Configure Roaming Settings For WhatsApp On Android and iPhone Here-<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"blue-underline\" data-startindex=\"1987\" data-endindex=\"1995\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">Also <\/span>if you wish to invite your friend or family to use WhatsApp, you can send them an SMS, but this may incur some service charges from the network provider.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"adL\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_WhatsApp_Without_Giving_Access_to_Contacts\"><\/span>How to use WhatsApp Without Giving Access to Contacts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"adL\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>There is no doubt that the messaging app is great, but you know, sometimes you don&#8217;t want somebody to invade your privacy. Similarly, while willing to give <span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"2370\" data-endindex=\"2383\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">permission to <\/span>WhatsApp access to your contacts, you might feel uncomfortable. One can have a lot of sensitive information saved in the phonebook, like bank account numbers, passwords, etc. You don&#8217;t want WhatsApp to access information regarding your birthday or your email address.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>But actually, you can use and utilize all the amazing functions of WhatsApp without giving access to the information as well. This can be done by denying <span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"2806\" data-endindex=\"2814\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">granting <\/span>the app access to your contact list. But with that, there will be some inconveniences one can experience, and that can be a little annoying. The only inconvenience one can experience is that one cannot and will no longer be able to see his\/her saved contact list on the app itself. But the bright side is that you&#8217;ll be able to chat and make calls through the app.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_connect_to_a_Person_When_You_Havent_Been_Given_Access_To_Their_Contacts\"><\/span><strong>How to connect to a Person When You Haven&#8217;t Been Given Access To Their Contacts?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>First of all, in order to locate the person, you want to connect with, you have to click on the search icon &gt; dial the phone number you wish to connect with &gt; tap to open chat. It can be a bit hard to remember each and every phone number present in the list, but it is the only way possible as you have not allowed WhatsApp access to your contact list.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6923\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/how-to-set-up-whatsapp-android-2018-11.jpg?resize=536%2C1072&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to use WhatsApp Without Giving Access to Contacts\" width=\"536\" height=\"1072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/how-to-set-up-whatsapp-android-2018-11.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/how-to-set-up-whatsapp-android-2018-11.jpg?resize=150%2C300&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/how-to-set-up-whatsapp-android-2018-11.jpg?resize=512%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/how-to-set-up-whatsapp-android-2018-11.jpg?resize=768%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Message_Someone_on_WhatsApp_Without_Saving_Them_in_Your_Contact_List\"><\/span><span class=\"blue-underline\" data-startindex=\"3616\" data-endindex=\"3690\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">How To Message Someone on WhatsApp Without Saving Them in Your Contact List-<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>In a few situations, one wants to connect with someone on WhatsApp without feeling the need to save that <strong>contact<\/strong>, as not everyone needs to end up in our contact list. It&#8217;s private in many <span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"3879\" data-endindex=\"3885\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">aspects<\/span>. For example, WhatsApp can be an easy way to connect and share information. For example, the location can be given to your delivery person, or important files can be sent to your potential client, and one might not feel it is necessary to save their number. It can be a bit challenging to avoid doing so, but the good news is that it&#8217;s possible.<\/div>\n<div>Fortunately, users can do that on the internet browser through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>wa.me<\/strong><\/a> Users can chat with anyone without saving their number by just clicking on the &#8220;click to chat feature&#8221;. Then click on the chat feature makes use of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">wa.me<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0shortcut links to start a conversation with any active WhatsApp account.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How to use it:<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"blue-underline\" data-startindex=\"4537\" data-endindex=\"4570\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">1. Open the browser of your choice<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"blue-underline\" data-startindex=\"4571\" data-endindex=\"4618\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">2. Visit the address\u00a0https:\/\/wa.me\/phonenumber.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>Add the registered WhatsApp mobile number you want to chat within the phone number field in this format: <a>https:\/\/wa.me\/xxxxxxxxxx<\/a>. With the respective country code<span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"4783\" data-endindex=\"4783\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>3. While visiting the page, WhatsApp will direct you to a website with a green message button.<\/div>\n<div>4. Click on the button to initiate a chat with the number you entered.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<div><strong>Note<\/strong>: This works well<span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"4963\" data-endindex=\"4963\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">,<\/span> for both Android and iOS devices. There are many other apps that cater to you with the same functionality, WhatsDirect being one of them. It allows users to enter the phone number they want to start a conversation with, along with a chat message. Users can then click on &#8220;send,&#8221; which will redirect them to the main app.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"adn ads\" data-message-id=\"#msg-f:1724546962076758543\" data-legacy-message-id=\"17eed2533110720f\">\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":am\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":al\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<div class=\"adL\">\n<div id=\":am\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":al\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<div class=\"adL\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Terms_and_conditions_and_privacy_on_WhatsApp\"><\/span>Terms and conditions and privacy on WhatsApp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In order to use WhatsApp, one needs to agree with the terms and conditions given by Whatsapp. The most important one is that the user should be at least 16<span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"5486\" data-endindex=\"5487\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">+ <\/span>in order to use the app services. WhatsApp will set all your privacy settings automatically. By default, it will only allow your contacts to view your last seen as well as your profile pictures or about.<\/p>\n<div>You can obviously change them according to your will<span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"5744\" data-endindex=\"5744\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">,<\/span> by going to <strong>Menu Button &gt; Settings &gt; Account &gt; Privacy.<\/strong> Then you can switch your privacy settings according to the options given below.<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6922 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/priv.jpg?resize=300%2C248&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/priv.jpg?resize=300%2C248&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/priv.jpg?resize=768%2C636&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/americbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/priv.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deleting_messages_on_WhatsApp\"><\/span>Deleting messages on WhatsApp-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div>One of the most appreciated features added lately to WhatsApp is the ability to delete a message you may have sent by mistake. This can be a really effective feature to avoid the embarrassment of sending a message to the wrong contact.<\/div>\n<div>Delete messages for everyone.<\/div>\n<div><span class=\"blue-underline\" data-startindex=\"6179\" data-endindex=\"6209\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">1. Open your <strong>WhatsApp<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div>2. Visit the chat from which you want to delete the <span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"6262\" data-endindex=\"6269\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">message.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"blue-underline\" data-startindex=\"6270\" data-endindex=\"6297\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">3. Tap and hold the message.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>4.Tap Delete &gt; Delete for everyone. (You will see options to &#8220;delete for yourself&#8221;<span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"6380\" data-endindex=\"6381\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">&amp; <\/span><strong>&#8220;delete for everyone&#8221;<\/strong>)<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_enable_two-step_verification_on_WhatsApp\"><\/span>How to enable two-step verification on WhatsApp:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>If you want to enable two-step verification to keep your account safe<span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"6523\" data-endindex=\"6523\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>You can do it by<span class=\"red-underline\" data-startindex=\"6540\" data-endindex=\"6540\" data-paragraphid=\"3\">:<\/span> opening the WhatsApp settings &gt; Account &gt; Two-Step Verification. By enabling this By doing this, your WhatsApp account will be secure from invasion by somebody else.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<div><strong>Also, see: <\/strong><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/americbuzz.com\/reports-are-needed-to-delete-whatsapp-account\/\">How Many Reports Are Needed To Delete Whatsapp Account<\/a><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"adn ads\" data-message-id=\"#msg-f:1724546962076758543\" data-legacy-message-id=\"17eed2533110720f\">\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":am\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":al\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<div class=\"adL\">\n<div id=\":am\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":al\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<div class=\"adL\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_disable_cloud_backups_of_your_WhatsApp_messages\"><\/span>How to disable cloud backups of your WhatsApp messages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div>Many users like to keep backups of their WhatsApp chats, but some believe it would be risky to store them on the cloud, which could invade their privacy. And if you are one of them and don&#8217;t wish to store your chats, here is what you should do:<\/div>\n<div>If you have an<strong> iPhone<\/strong>, that is, you are an<strong> iOS user<\/strong>, you have to follow these steps in sequence:<\/div>\n<div><strong>Open Whatsapp<\/strong>, then <strong>go to Chats<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Chat Backup<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Auto Backup<\/strong> and set this option to <strong>Off<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<div>On an <strong>Android phone<\/strong>, go to <strong>Chats<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Chat Backup<\/strong> and make sure <strong>&#8220;Back up to Google Drive&#8221;<\/strong> is set to <strong>&#8220;Never.&#8221;<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"root-block-node\" data-changed=\"true\" data-paragraphid=\"4\"><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"root-block-node\" data-changed=\"false\" data-paragraphid=\"5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_up\"><\/span><b>Wrapping up!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"root-block-node\" data-changed=\"false\" data-paragraphid=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Whatsapp<\/a> is an app that makes us feel close to our loved ones and also makes our lives a lot easier. But with the ability to share and connect with friends, WhatsApp can also increase the risk of invasion of one&#8217;s privacy. Sometimes even strangers can have access to your valuable information. Comment with your views regarding your privacy concerns and dilemmas. Thank you for reading.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WhatsApp is a well-known messaging app all across the world. 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