If someone has enabled privacy settings in WhatsApp, what can I see - briefly?
If a contact on WhatsApp has enabled privacy settings, you may not be able to view their profile picture, about section, or status updates. However, you will still be able to see when they were last online and send them messages.
If someone has enabled privacy settings in WhatsApp, what can I see - in detail?
If a contact has enabled privacy settings in WhatsApp, the level of visibility you have regarding their profile information and activity will be significantly restricted compared to users who have not adjusted these settings. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what you can and cannot see:
Profile Information
- Profile Picture: You may not be able to view their profile picture if they have set it to "Nobody" or "My Contacts." If the setting is "Everybody," then you would see it regardless.
- About Section: The information in the "About" section of their profile will also be limited based on their privacy settings. You might only see what they allow, which could be nothing at all if set to "Nobody."
- Status: If they have restricted their status updates to "My Contacts," you won’t see any status updates from them. Similarly, if it's set to "Nobody," no one will see their status.
Activity Indicators
- Last Seen: The "Last Seen" timestamp indicates when the contact was last active on WhatsApp. If they have disabled this feature, you won’t see any indication of their online status or the last time they used WhatsApp.
- Read Receipts: You will not receive read receipts if the user has turned off this option. This means that even after sending a message, you won't know whether it was delivered and read by the recipient.
- Typing Indicator: Similarly, the typing indicator that shows when someone is composing a message will be disabled for contacts who have restricted their privacy settings.
Message Content and Delivery
- Message Preview: In chats, you won't see any preview of messages if they have chosen to hide them from their contact list. This setting applies both to individual chats and group conversations.
- Delivery Receipts: While you will still receive delivery receipts (indicating that your message was delivered), read receipts will be disabled as mentioned earlier.
Group Conversations
- Group Info: In group conversations, if the user has restricted their privacy settings to "Nobody," other participants won’t see their profile picture or about information.
- Message Preview in Groups: You also won't be able to see message previews from them in group chats.
Voice and Video Calls
- Call Logs: The privacy settings do not affect voice or video call logs. However, if a user has blocked you, you won’t be able to make calls to them.
In summary, enabling privacy settings in WhatsApp significantly limits what others can see about your profile and activity. It provides users with greater control over their visibility on the platform, enhancing their privacy experience.