Privacy Policy - WhatsConvo

Effective Date: July 2026 [r1.1]

WhatsConvo is designed with your privacy as a core principle, not an afterthought.

What Data WhatsConvo Processes

WhatsConvo processes WhatsApp backup ZIP files that you explicitly import into the app. These backups may contain:

  • Chat messages (text content, timestamps, sender information)
  • Media files (photos, videos, audio messages, documents)
  • Group chat metadata (group names, participant names)

WhatsConvo only accesses files you choose to import. It does not scan, read, or access any other files on your device.

Where Data Is Stored

All imported data is stored exclusively on your device in the app's private sandbox. This data is protected by iOS system-level security, including hardware encryption. No data is stored on external servers.

What Data Is NOT Collected

WhatsConvo does not collect, transmit, or store any of the following:

  • Usage analytics or behavioural data
  • Crash reports or diagnostic logs
  • Device identifiers or fingerprints
  • Location data
  • Advertising identifiers
  • Any form of usage tracking

iCloud and Cloud Sync

WhatsConvo does not use iCloud, CloudKit, or any cloud synchronisation service, and never transmits your data itself. The app operates entirely offline with no server communication whatsoever.

Like any app, WhatsConvo's data is included in your device's standard backups (iCloud Backup or an encrypted computer backup) if you have them enabled. Those backups are managed by iOS, protected by your Apple account, and under your control. If you prefer that your archive never leave the device at all, you can exclude WhatsConvo from iCloud Backup in Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Account Storage > Backups, or disable device backups entirely.

Permissions

WhatsConvo requests file access permission solely for importing WhatsApp backup ZIP files. This is the only system permission required. The app does not request access to your contacts, camera, microphone, location, or notifications.

Data Deletion

You are in full control of your data at all times:

  • Delete individual chats or media files from within the app
  • Clear your entire archive through the app's settings
  • Uninstalling WhatsConvo permanently removes all associated data from your device (copies inside device backups you made earlier remain part of those backups until they rotate or you delete them)

Deleted media files are retained for 7 days in a soft-delete buffer before permanent removal, giving you a chance to recover accidental deletions. You can also trigger immediate permanent deletion from Settings.

"WhatsApp" is a trademark of WhatsApp LLC. WhatsConvo is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by WhatsApp or Meta.

Company Privacy Policy

This policy describes practices specific to WhatsConvo and supplements our company-wide happynikky App Privacy Policy, which applies to all our apps. Where this app-specific policy differs, it governs for WhatsConvo.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.