WhatsApp Business API

Connect your WhatsApp Business Account to enable AI-powered customer service through Tlacua. Manage appointments, inquiries, and follow-ups with your customers.

What Permissions Does Tlacua Request?

We request only the permissions necessary to deliver AI-powered customer service through WhatsApp. Here's exactly what each permission does and why we need it:

📱 whatsapp_business_messaging

This is the core permission that enables Tlacua to send and receive WhatsApp messages on behalf of your business.

  • Sending messages: Your AI assistant can respond to customer inquiries 24/7
  • Receiving messages: Customer messages are delivered to your system instantly
  • Media handling: Customers can share images, documents, and files in conversations
  • Message threads: Conversations are organized and can be managed by your team

📊 Business Profile Management

Tlacua retrieves and can update your business profile information to provide accurate automated responses.

  • Business hours and availability
  • Address and location information
  • Business description and contact details
  • Service categories and offerings

📞 Phone Number Registration

Tlacua needs to register and manage your business phone number with Meta to enable WhatsApp messaging.

📈 Analytics

We collect de-identified metrics to help your business improve customer service (aggregated data only, no personal information for marketing).

How Tlacua Uses These Permissions

1. Sending and Receiving WhatsApp Messages

The Tlacua AI bot responds to customer inquiries with intelligent, context-aware replies:

  • Business hours and service information
  • Appointment availability and scheduling
  • Pricing and product information
  • Order or service status updates
  • Post-service follow-ups and surveys
2. Media Handling

Customers can share documents and images directly in WhatsApp:

  • Upload receipts or proof of purchase
  • Send product photos or medical images
  • Share documents for verification
  • Store media securely for support agents
3. Business Profile Management

Tlacua uses your business information to provide accurate responses:

  • Reference your business hours in responses
  • Share accurate address and contact information
  • Provide details about your services
  • Suggest contacting you during business hours if needed
4. Phone Number Registration

Your phone number is registered with Meta's WhatsApp Business Platform to enable messaging capabilities.

5. Analytics (Aggregated & Anonymized)

We collect metrics to help you understand and improve customer interactions:

  • Number of conversations handled
  • Average response time
  • Customer satisfaction ratings
  • Types of issues commonly asked
  • No personal customer data is used for marketing without explicit consent.

Value for Your Customers

✓ 24/7 Instant Responses

Customers get immediate answers instead of waiting for your team, even outside business hours.

✓ Easy Appointment Scheduling

Book appointments directly through WhatsApp with automatic confirmations and reminders.

✓ Quick Issue Resolution

Common issues are resolved instantly without phone calls or in-person visits.

✓ Seamless Document Sharing

Send and receive documents directly in the chat for a complete support experience.

Real-World Example: Auditivos Urquiza

About the Business

Auditivos Urquiza is a medium-sized audiology clinic in Mexico serving hundreds of patients annually. Like many healthcare providers, they faced challenges with appointment scheduling, patient inquiries, and follow-ups.

How Tlacua Helps

  • Patients schedule hearing tests and device maintenance appointments automatically
  • Instant answers to questions about warranties, battery replacements, and clinic locations
  • Automatic post-appointment follow-ups to check patient satisfaction
  • Complex complaints are escalated to human staff with full conversation context

Result: Reduced waiting times and the ability to serve more patients with the same staff size.

How the Connection Works

We use OAuth 2.0, the industry-standard secure authentication method, to request permissions. Here's how it works:

1

You Click "Connect WhatsApp Account"

You initiate the secure connection from Tlacua

2

Redirect to Meta's Secure Login

You're taken to Meta's official authentication page

3

Review Permissions

Meta clearly shows exactly what permissions Tlacua is requesting

4

Grant or Deny

You choose whether to authorize the connection. You're in full control.

5

Secure Token Exchange

Tlacua backend securely receives an authorization token from Meta

6

Account Connected

Your WhatsApp Business Account is ready to use with Tlacua