Given the personal nature of private messaging, your privacy and security are important to us. Your messages and calls are automatically protected by end-to-end encryption so that no one, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them.
We've also developed additional features that can help you stay safe on WhatsApp.Control Your Privacy Settings
Set your profile photo, last seen, and about, to be seen by everyone, contacts only, or no one.
Block Unwanted Users
Stop someone from contacting you directly from a chat.
Clear Messages Inside a Chat
Delete all messages inside an individual or group chat, or all chats at once.
Turn off Read Receipts
Choose if someone can see if you've read their message.
For more information on safety, visit this Help Center.
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