If someone hasn’t added you on Snapchat, whether or not they can see your snaps depends on their privacy settings. By default, Snapchat allows only your friends to view your snaps. However, users have the option to change their privacy settings to receive snaps from “Everyone,” which means they can receive snaps from anyone, including people who haven’t added them back.
If a person’s privacy settings are set to receive snaps from “Everyone,” then they will be able to view your snaps immediately, even if they haven’t added you back. In this case, when you send them a snap, it will appear in their chat list, and they can open and view it without any restrictions.
However, if their privacy settings are set to receive snaps from “Friends Only” or “Custom,” your snap will not be immediately visible to them. Instead, it will appear as “Pending” in their chat list until they add you back. Once they add you as a friend, the pending snap will become visible to them, and they can view it.
It’s worth noting that Snapchat occasionally updates its features, so the privacy settings and options may change over time. It’s always a good idea to check the app’s settings and documentation for the most up-to-date information on privacy settings and how they affect who can see your snaps.
In my personal experience, I’ve encountered situations where I’ve received snaps from people who haven’t added me back. This usually happens when someone has their privacy settings set to receive snaps from “Everyone” or if they have shared their snapcode or username publicly, allowing anyone to send them snaps. It can be a bit surprising to receive snaps from strangers, but it’s an aspect of Snapchat’s design that allows for more spontaneous and open communication.
To summarize, whether or not someone can see your snaps on Snapchat depends on their privacy settings. If their settings are set to receive snaps from “Everyone,” they can see your snaps immediately. If their settings are set to receive snaps from “Friends Only” or “Custom,” your snap will appear as “Pending” until they add you back. It’s always important to respect people’s privacy settings and only send snaps to those who have added you as a friend, unless they have explicitly made their account open to receiving snaps from everyone.