You cannot read or send messages if you don't accept WhatsApp's privacy policy after 15 May

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By now, you might have read some news about WhatsApp's new privacy policy. But what you might not know is they actually publish them online and you can read all about it. It's not really long but if you're too busy, here's the gist of what the new policy says

According to WhatsApp, users who do not accept the new privacy policy won't have their accounts deleted. Instead, what will happen is that they won't experience the full features of the app. The only features they will be able to use are receiving calls and notifications only, but not reading or sending messages. It's noted that you can still accept the policy after the said date and WhatsApp will delete your inactive account after 120 days. 

To refresh your memory, WhatsApp's new policy back in January caused quite a commotion because of how it shares your data with Facebook-owned platforms. WhatsApp's defence is that the new policy is meant for marketing and advertising on Facebook and Instagram. Plus, they also extended the privacy policy agreement until 15 May if you want to keep using it. 

In any case, there are pros and cons of having advertisements appearing on your Facebook and Instagram. Say if you're looking for a product, you can freely look up at the options whenever you surf your social account feeds. However, sometimes we are creeped out when an ad appears from a casual conversation about a product. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.