If I clear the chat in WhatsApp, will the interlocutor see it - briefly?
No, the interlocutor will not see if you clear the chat in WhatsApp. Clearing the chat only removes messages from your device and does not affect the other person's chat history.
If I clear the chat in WhatsApp, will the interlocutor see it - in detail?
When you delete a message or a conversation in WhatsApp, the action is not visible to your interlocutor. This feature was introduced to provide users with more control over their personal conversations and data. Here's how it works:
- Message Deletion: If you delete a specific message within a chat, neither you nor your contact will see that message anymore. The space where the message was will be replaced by a "This message was deleted" placeholder, but this notification is only visible to you. Your interlocutor will not receive any indication that a message has been deleted.
- Chat Deletion: Similarly, if you decide to delete an entire chat with a contact, the conversation will be removed from your device only. The other person in the chat will still have access to all messages and media shared within that conversation on their end. They won't receive any notification or indication that you have deleted the chat from your side.
- Group Chats: In group chats, if you delete a message, other participants in the group will see a "This message was deleted" placeholder. However, if you leave a group chat, only you will lose access to the conversation history, and no notification is sent to the other members of the group indicating your departure or any deletion activity.
These privacy features ensure that users can manage their messages and conversations without worrying about notifying others of their actions. It allows for greater control over personal data and the ability to maintain a clean and organized chat history on your device.