WhatsApp updates terms of service and privacy policy; everything you need to know Users have to accept these new policies to continue using WhatsApp on Android or iOS after February 8. January 06, 2021 / 03:00 PM IST WhatsApp recently updated its terms of service and privacy policy. The Facebook-owned messaging platform has sent out in-app notifications to its Android and iOS users with the following header, "WhatsApp is updating its terms and privacy policy".The new update provides additional information on WhatsApp services and how the app processes user data. There are new sections that provide precise information on how data is collected by the app, including Transactions, Payments Data, and Location Information.