How does WhatsApp's privacy policy address the use of phone numbers?

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WhatsApp's Privacy Policy addresses the use of phone numbers in several key ways, as it is the foundational identifier for user accounts. Here's a summary based on the information available:

1. Account Creation and Identification:

You must provide your phone number to sign up for WhatsApp. This number is used to create your account and identify you on the platform.
2. Contact Discovery:

WhatsApp uses the phone numbers in your device's contacts to help you find other WhatsApp users. If someone has your phone number saved in their contacts and they use WhatsApp, they will likely see that you are also a WhatsApp user.
3. Visibility to Other Users:

Depending on your privacy settings, other users who have usa whatsapp number data your phone number may be able to see your profile picture, "About" information, and "Last Seen" status.
When you join WhatsApp groups or communities, other members will see certain information about you, and in groups, your phone number is visible to all members. In Communities, your phone number is visible to Community admins, people who have saved you as a contact, and people who have your number from other chats within that Community.
4. Linking with Meta:

As part of Meta, WhatsApp shares some information with other Meta Companies to help provide, improve, and support their services. This can include your phone number. If you choose to integrate your WhatsApp experience with other Meta products, WhatsApp will share information with Meta to make this possible.
5. Business Interactions:

When you interact with businesses on WhatsApp, they will be able to see your phone number to communicate with you.
6. Security and Account Recovery:

Your phone number is used to verify your account during registration and for account recovery if you lose access.