Whatsapp no eliminará la cuenta de quienes no acepten su nueva política

Whatsapp privacy policy: Here's what happens if you do not accept by May 15

Los usuarios que no acepten las condiciones de privacidad perderán algunas de sus funciones. Pronto la compañía empezará a mostrar de nuevo el mensaje sobre los cambios que realizará

El próximo 15 de mayo entrará en vigor la nueva política de Condiciones y Privacidad de Whatsapp, fecha a partir de la cual el usuario no se quedará sin cuenta en el servicio de mensajería en caso de no aceptarla, pero sí perderá algunas de sus funciones.

La compañía empezará a mostrar de nuevo el mensaje sobre los cambios que realizará con las nuevas políticas, centrados en los datos que recopila Whatsapp de los usuarios y a su tratamiento, así como a la forma en que los negocios pueden usar los servicios alojados de Facebook para almacenar y administrar sus chats de Whatsapp.

Los usuarios deberán aceptar los cambios antes de su entrada en vigor, el 15 de mayo, un requisito para poder seguir usando Whatsapp de forma plena, pero cuyo rechazo no significa la pérdida de la cuenta, como señalan desde la compañía en el blog oficial.

No obstante, los usuarios no tendrán

“acceso a todas las funciones de Whatsapp hasta que las acepten”, como explica. Esto se traduce en que, durante un breve período podrán recibir llamadas y notificaciones, pero no podrán leer ni enviar mensajes desde la aplicación.

La compañía recuerda en su blog que los usuarios pueden aceptar las nuevas políticas incluso después del 15 de mayo, y en este caso aplicará la política relativa a los usuarios inactivos. También señala que los usuarios pueden exportar el historial de chat y descargar un informe de su cuenta o, en última instancia, eliminar la cuenta.

ENGLISH

Whatsapp has explained in an FAQ page on its website what will happen if users do not accept its updated privacy policy by May 15. The messaging app has clearly said that the Whatsapp account of users will not be deleted after this date, though the functionalities will be limited.

Whatsapp announced an update to its privacy policy in January and forced users to accept it by February 8. Whatsapp previously said that users who do not accept the policy will lose access to their accounts after this date.

However, the company was forced to extend the deadline to May 15 amid concerns of hundreds and thousands of users that the messaging app is sharing personal data of users with parent company Facebook.

Whatsapp has clarified that the personal messages of users will remain private, though interactions with businesses might not have the same protections. Keep in mind that chatting with a business account on Whatsapp is optional.

Whatsapp privacy policy: What happens if you do not accept by May 15?

“To give you enough time to review changes at your own pace and convenience, we’ve extended the effective date to May 15th. If you haven’t accepted by then, Whatsapp will not delete your account,” Whatsapp said in the FAQ.

Whatsapp users who do not accept the policy by May 15 will not be able to read or send messages from the app. Further, users will be able to receive calls and notifications but only for a short time, after which Whatsapp’s policy related to inactive users will apply.

Those who do not wish to accept the company’s new privacy policy will have the option to export their chat history on Android or iphone, and download a report of their account.

Heading outside for some wintertime fun like sledding, throwing snowballs or ice skating can be a sure-fire cure for cabin fever. It’s also a great way for kids to get the 60 minutes of daily exercise they need. Just be sure your child is dressed right--and know when it’s time to come in and warm up.

Children exposed to extreme cold for too long and without warm, dry, breathable clothing can get frostbite or even life-threatening hypothermia.

LITTLE BODIES, BIG CHILL

Children are more at risk from the cold than adults. Because their bodies are smaller, they lose heat more quickly. Especially if they’re having fun, they may be less likely to come inside when they’re getting too cold.

Frostbite. Frostbite happens when the skin, and sometimes the tissue below it, freezes. Fingers, toes, ears, and noses are most likely to get frostbite. Frostbitten skin may start to hurt or feel like it’s burning, then quickly go numb. It may turn white or pale gray and form blisters.

WHAT TO DO:

- If you suspect frostbite, bring your child indoors to gently warm up. Don’t rub the affected area, and don’t pop any blisters.

- Avoid placing anything hot directly on the skin. Soak frostbitten areas of the body in warm (not hot) water for 20 to 30 minutes. Warm washcloths can be applied to frostbitten noses, ears and lips.

- After a few minutes, dry and cover your child with blankets. Give her something warm to drink.

- If the pain or numbness continues for more than a few minutes, call your pediatrician.

Hypothermia.

When the body’s temperature drops below normal from the cold, dangerous hypothermia begins to set in. A child may start shivering, a sign the body is trying to warm itself up, but then become sluggish, clumsy, or slur his words.

WHAT TO DO:

Hypothermia is a medical emergency, so call 911 right away.

- Until help arrives, bring your child indoors. Remove any wet clothing, which draws heat away from the body.

- Wrap your child in blankets or warm clothes, and give her something warm to drink. Be sure to cover core body areas like the chest and abdomen.

- If your child stops breathing or loses a pulse, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or CPR.

PREVENTING FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA

Frostbite and hypothermia are different conditions, but some wintertime planning and safety steps can help protect your child from both:

Check the Wind Chill. In general, playing outside in temperatures or wind chills below -15° Fahrenheit should be avoided. At these temperatures, exposed skin begins to freeze within minutes.

What to Wear. Several thin layers will help keep kids warm and dry. Insulated boots, mittens or gloves, and a hat are essential. Make sure children change out of any wet clothes right away.

Take Breaks. Set reasonable limits on the amount of time spent playing outside to prevent hypothermia and frostbite. Make sure kids have a place to go for regular indoor breaks to warm up.

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