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WhatsApp Privacy Settings

Tap on the 3 dots on top > Settings

Account

Two-step verification > Turn on > Create a secure PIN (123456 or 098765 is not a secure PIN.)

NOTE: When asked for Email, make sure you provide an email which has adequate security measures like a strong password and 2FA enabled. Alternatively you can skip this, but then if you forget your PIN, you won't be able to re-register your phone number with WhatsApp.

Privacy

Last seen and online

Who can see my last seen: Nobody
Who can see when I'm online: Same as last seen

Profile photo

Who can see my Profile Photo: Do not select Everyone

About

Who can see my About: Do not select Everyone

Read receipts

Default message timer

Select whatever suits you
To enable disappearing messages for existing chats: Go to a particular chat > Tap on 3 dots on top > Disappearing messages

Groups

Who can add me to groups: Do not select Everyone

Live location

Check with whom you're sharing your live location and disable accordingly.

Calls

Silence unknown callers: On

App lock

Unlock with biometric: On

Advanced

Protect IP address in calls: On (Will reduce call quality)
Disable link previews: On

Storage and data

Media auto-download

When using mobile data: Uncheck everything
When connected on Wi-Fi: Uncheck everything
When roaming: Uncheck everything

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