Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 22, 2026
WhatZapp ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Profile Information: Username, bio, and profile picture you choose to share
- Messages: Content of messages you send and receive within the app
- Wallet Information: Lightning Network transaction data for sending and receiving payments
- Ad Campaigns: Information you provide when creating promotional broadcasts
Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Unique device identifier for authentication purposes
- Usage Data: How you interact with the app to improve our services
- Push Notification Tokens: To send you notifications about messages and earnings
Camera and Photo Access
We request camera access to allow you to:
- Take and upload profile pictures
- Capture images for promotional ad campaigns
Photos are only uploaded when you explicitly choose to share them. We do not access your camera or photo library without your action.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our messaging service
- To process Lightning Network payments and withdrawals
- To deliver targeted promotional messages based on your preferences
- To send push notifications about new messages and earnings
- To improve and personalize your experience
- To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on our servers. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
- Device authentication credentials are stored securely on your device
- All communications are encrypted in transit
- We do not store your Lightning wallet private keys
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Lightning Network (via NWC): For Bitcoin micropayments
- Expo Push Notifications: For delivering notifications
- Firebase Cloud Messaging: For Android push notifications
Your Choices
- Earning Preferences: Control what types of messages and ads you receive
- Blocking: Block users you don't want to receive messages from
- Profile: Update or delete your profile information at any time
- Notifications: Manage notification preferences in your device settings
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
Request Account Deletion
Children's Privacy
WhatZapp is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@whatzapp.me
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information above.