In an effort to improve targeted advertisements on the social network, Whatsapp now shares your mobile phone number with Facebook. WhatsApp will now pass on users' information onto its parent company, Facebook.This was a major change announced by Whatsapp's official blog. However, WhatsApp claims the changes will make the experience better for its users. It clarified that users' encrypted messages will remain private and that Whatsapp won’t post, sell, share, or give your phone number to advertisers.
But despite these assurances, you might still not be comfortable in passing your mobile number to Facebook.
How to stop it ?
If you are an existing user as of August 25, 2016, Whatspp allows you to decide whether Facebook should send you targetted ads and products experiences.1) Just Go To > Accounts > Share my account info - Remove the tick
2) Tap on Don't share..!!
If you choose to opt out, Facebook will no longer be able to suggest friends or improve the ads you see based on your WhatsApp number.
According to WhatsApp, this is also available within the app settings on Android for 30 days after you accept the new privacy policy and terms
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