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Why we ask for the year you were born
When you get started with WhatsApp, we’ll ask you to review and accept our Terms of Service, enter and verify your phone number, and provide when you were born.
We ask for this information to follow age-related laws in many parts of the world. Learn more about how to provide this information here.
You may also be asked to verify your age by providing additional information.
How does WhatsApp use this information?
This information is required to use our service, though it won't be shown to anyone on WhatsApp. Your privacy and security are important to us and you can learn more about how we keep your information safe.
