WhatsApp has clarified on its new privacy policy saying the update does not affect privacy of messages with friends or family, and also lists information "not shared with Facebook".

Addressing user concerns over the privacy policy update, WhatsApp released a new FAQ page on its site that highlights private communication on the app.

It further shared a list of information "NOT shared with Facebook".

• WhatsApp cannot see your private messages or hear your calls and neither can Facebook.
• WhatsApp does keep logs of who everyone is messaging or calling.
• WhatsApp cannot see your shared location and neither can Facebook.
• WhatsApp does not share your contacts with Facebook.
• WhatsApp groups remains private.
• You can set your messages to disappear.
• You can download your data.