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Meta Privacy Policy

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Meta updated its privacy policy on May 5, 2026 with primarily editorial and formatting changes. The company changed terminology from 'Privacy Center' to 'Privacy Centre', updated phrasing like 'our Products' to 'our products', and rewrote some sentences for clarity (for example, 'How long do we keep your information?' became 'How long do we keep your information for?'). These appear to be style, localization, and grammatical refinements rather than substantive changes to how Meta collects, uses, or shares your data.
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0Meta Privacy Policy - How Meta collects and uses user data | Privacy Center | Manage your privacy on Facebook, Instagram and Messenger | Facebook Privacy Privacy Center Privacy Center home Search Privacy topics More privacy resources Privacy Policy What is the Privacy Policy and what does it cover?0Meta Privacy Policy – How Meta collects and uses user data | Privacy Centre | Manage your privacy on Facebook, Instagram and Messenger | Facebook Privacy Privacy Centre Privacy Centre home Search Privacy topics More privacy resources Privacy Policy What is the Privacy Policy and what does it cover?
7How long do we keep your information?7How long do we keep your information for?
10How will you know the Policy has changed?10How will you know that the Policy has changed?
12Effective December 16, 2025 | View printable version | See previous versions Highlights We at Meta want you to understand what information we collect, and how we use and share it.12Effective from 16 December 2025 | View printable version | See previous versions Highlights We at Meta want you to understand what information we collect, and how we use and share it.
13That’s why we encourage you to read our Privacy Policy.13That's why we encourage you to read our Privacy Policy.
14This helps you use Meta Products in the way that’s right for you.14This helps you use Meta Products in the way that's right for you.
18We’ve also added links to resources where you can learn more about the privacy topics that interest you.18We've also added links to resources where you can learn more about the privacy topics that interest you.
23Learn more in Privacy Center about managing your privacy What information do we collect?23Learn more in Privacy Centre about managing your privacy What information do we collect?
24Highlights The information we collect and process about you depends on how you use our Products .24Highlights The information that we collect and process about you depends on how you use our Products .
26When you use our Products, we collect some information about you even if you don't have an account .26When you use our products, we collect some information about you even if you don't have an account .
27Here's the information we collect: Your activity and information you provide Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information Information from partners, vendors and other third parties What if you don’t let us collect certain information?27Here's the information we collect: Your activity and information that you provide Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information Information from partners, vendors and other third parties What if you don't let us collect certain information?
28Some information is required for our Products to work.28Some information is required for our products to work.
30Learn more What if the information we collect doesn’t identify individuals?30Learn more What if the information that we collect doesn't identify individuals?
31In some cases information is de-identified, aggregated, or anonymized by third parties so that it no longer identifies individuals before it’s made available to us.31In some cases information is de-identified, aggregated or anonymised by third parties so that it no longer identifies individuals before it's made available to us.
33Take control Manage the information we collect about you Privacy Center How do we use your information?33Take control Manage the information that we collect about you Privacy Centre How do we use your information?
34Highlights We use information we collect to provide a personalized experience to you, including ads, along with the other purposes we explain in detail below.34Highlights We use information that we collect to provide a personalised experience to you, including ads, along with the other purposes that we explain in detail below.
36The information we use for these purposes is automatically processed by our systems.36The information that we use for these purposes is automatically processed by our systems.
38To use less information that’s connected to individual users, in some cases we de-identify or aggregate information or anonymize it so that it no longer identifies you.38To use less information that's connected to individual users, in some cases we de-identify or aggregate information or anonymise it so that it no longer identifies you.
40Here are the ways we use your information: To provide, personalize and improve our Products We use information we have to provide and improve our Products .40Here are the ways we use your information: To provide, personalise and improve our Products We use information that we have to provide and improve our Products .
41This includes: Seeing if our Products are working correctly, such as troubleshooting, and fixing it when it’s not working Personalizing features, content and recommendations , such as your Facebook Feed , Instagram Feed , AI at Meta , Stories and ads.41This includes: Seeing if our Products are working correctly, such as troubleshooting and fixing it when it's not working Personalising features, content and recommendations , such as your Facebook Feed , Instagram Feed , AI at Meta , Stories and ads.
42We use information with special protections you choose to provide for these purposes, but not to show you ads.42We use information with special protections that you choose to provide for these purposes, but not to show you ads.
43Read more about how we use information to provide, personalize and improve our Products: How we show ads and other sponsored or commercial content How we use information to improve Meta Products How we use location-related information To promote safety, security and integrity We use information we collect to help protect people from harm and provide safe, secure Products.43Read more about how we use information to provide, personalise and improve our Products: How we show ads and other sponsored or commercial content How we use information to improve Meta Products How we use location-related information To promote safety, security and integrity We use the information we collect to help protect people from harm and provide safe, secure Products.
46Learn more To communicate with you We communicate with you using information you've given us, like contact information you've entered on your profile.46Learn more To communicate with you We communicate with you using information you've given us, such as contact information you've entered on your profile.
47Learn more To research and innovate for social good We use information we have, information from researchers and datasets from publicly available sources, professional groups and non-profit groups to conduct and support research.47Learn more To research and innovate for social good We use information we have, information from researchers and datasets from publicly available sources, professional groups and charitable groups to conduct and support research.
49Highlights On Meta Products Learn more about the different cases when your information can be shared on our Products : People and accounts you share and communicate with Content others share or reshare about you Public content With integrated partners You can choose to connect with integrated partners who use our Products.49Highlights On Meta Products Learn more about the different cases when your information can be shared on our Products : People and accounts that you share and communicate with Content that others share or reshare about you.
50Public content With integrated partners You can choose to connect with integrated partners who use our Products.
51These integrated partners can always access information that’s public on our Products.52These integrated partners can always access information that's public on our Products.
52Learn more about other information they receive and how they handle your information: When you use an integrated partner’s product or service When you interact with someone else’s content on an integrated partner’s product or service How integrated partners handle your information Take control Learn more about audiences Privacy Center Manage apps and websites How do we share information with third parties?53Learn more about other information they receive and how they handle your information: When you use an integrated partner's product or service When you interact with someone else's content on an integrated partner's product or service How integrated partners handle your information Take control Learn more about audiences Privacy Centre Manage apps and websites How do we share information with third parties?
53Highlights We don't sell any of your information to anyone, and we never will.54Highlights We don't sell any of your information to anyone and we never will.
54We also require partners and other third parties to follow rules about how they can and cannot use and disclose the information we provide.55We also require partners and other third parties to follow rules about how they can and cannot use and disclose the information that we provide.
55Here’s more detail about who we share information with: Partners Advertisers and Audience Network publishers Partners who use our analytics services Partners who offer goods or services on our Products and commerce services platforms Integrated partners Vendors Measurement vendors Marketing vendors Service providers Service providers Third parties External researchers AI integrations Other third parties We also share information with other third parties in response to legal requests, to comply with applicable law or to prevent harm.56Here's more detail about who we share information with: Partners Advertisers and Audience Network publishers Partners who use our analytics services Partners who offer goods or services on our Products and commerce services platforms Integrated partners Vendors Measurement vendors Marketing vendors Service providers Service providers Third parties External researchers AI integrations Other third parties We also share information with other third parties in response to legal requests, to comply with applicable law or to prevent harm.
57And if we sell or transfer all or part of our business to someone else, in some cases we’ll give the new owner your information as part of that transaction, but only as the law allows.58And if we sell or transfer all or part of our business to someone else, in some cases, we'll give the new owner your information as part of that transaction, but only as the law allows.
60Meta Company Products include all the Meta Products covered by this Policy, plus other products like WhatsApp and more.61Meta Company Products include all of the Meta Products covered by this Policy, plus other products, such as WhatsApp and more.
61We share information we collect, infrastructure, systems and technology with the other Meta Companies.62We share the information that we collect, infrastructure, systems and technology with the other Meta Companies.
66Why we share across the Meta Companies Meta Products share information with other Meta Companies: To promote safety, security and integrity and comply with applicable laws To personalize offers, ads and other sponsored or commercial content To develop, provide and personalize features and integrations To understand how people use and interact with Meta Company Products See some examples of why we share.67Why we share across the Meta Companies Meta Products share information with other Meta Companies: To promote safety, security and integrity and comply with applicable laws To personalise offers, ads and other sponsored or commercial content To develop, provide and personalise features and integrations To understand how people use and interact with Meta Company Products See some examples of why we share.
67More resources Review the privacy policies of the other Meta Companies Facebook Help Center How can you manage or delete your information and exercise your rights?68More resources Review the privacy policies of the other Meta Companies Facebook Help Centre How can you manage or delete your information and exercise your rights?
71To exercise your rights, visit our Help Centers, your settings for Facebook and Instagram and your device-based settings.72To exercise your rights, visit our Help Centres, your settings for Facebook and Instagram and your device-based settings.
72Take a privacy checkup Take a privacy checkup Be guided through Facebook privacy settings View and manage your information Access your information Off-Meta activity Ad preferences Manage your data Port, download or delete your information Port your information Download your information Delete your information or account You can learn more about how privacy works on Facebook and on Instagram , and in the Facebook Help Center .73Take a Privacy Checkup Take a Privacy Checkup Be guided through Facebook privacy settings View and manage your information Access your information Off-Meta activity Ad preferences Manage your data Port, download or delete your information Port your information Download your information Delete your information or account You can learn more about how privacy works on Facebook and on Instagram , and in the Facebook Help Centre .
73If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us as described below.74If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us as described below.
74In some countries, you may also be able to contact the Data Protection Officer for Meta Platforms, Inc., and depending on your jurisdiction, you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority (“DPA”) directly.75In some countries, you may also be able to contact the Data Protection Officer for Meta Platforms, Inc., and depending on your jurisdiction, you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority ("DPA") directly.
75How long do we keep your information?76How long do we keep your information for?
76Highlights We keep information as long as we need it to provide our Products, comply with legal obligations or protect our or other’s interests.77Highlights We keep information for as long as we need it to provide our products, comply with legal obligations or to protect our or other's interests.
78Here’s what we consider when we decide: If we need it to operate or provide our Products.79Here's what we consider when we decide: If we need it to operate or provide our products.
81The feature we use it for, and how that feature works.82The feature that we use it for and how that feature works.
82For example, messages sent using Messenger’s vanish mode are retained for less time than regular messages.83For example, messages sent using Messenger's vanish mode are retained for less time than regular messages.
84How long we need to retain the information to comply with certain legal obligations.85How long we need to retain the information for to comply with certain legal obligations.
86If we need it for other legitimate purposes, such as to prevent harm; investigate possible violations of our terms or policies; promote safety, security and integrity; or protect ourselves, including our rights, property or products In some instances and for specific reasons, we’ll keep information for an extended period of time.87If we need it for other legitimate purposes, such as to prevent harm; investigate possible violations of our terms or policies; promote safety, security and integrity; or protect ourselves, including our rights, property or products In some instances and for specific reasons, we'll keep information for an extended period of time.
93Highlights We access, preserve, use and share your information: In response to legal requests, like search warrants, court orders, production orders or subpoenas.94Highlights We access, preserve, use and share your information: In response to legal requests, such as search warrants, court orders, production orders or subpoenas.
100How will you know the Policy has changed?101How will you know that the Policy has changed?
102You’ll have the opportunity to review the revised Policy before you choose to continue using our Products.103You'll have the opportunity to review the revised Policy before you choose to continue using our products.
103How to contact Meta with questions You can learn more about how privacy works on Facebook and on Instagram and in the Facebook Help Center .104How to contact Meta with questions You can learn more about how privacy works on Facebook and on Instagram , and in the Facebook Help Centre .
104If you have questions about this Policy or have questions, complaints or requests regarding your information, you can contact us as described below.105If you have any questions about this policy or have any questions, complaints or requests regarding your information, you can contact us as described below.
105You can contact us online or by mail at: Meta Platforms, Inc.106You can contact us online or by post at: Meta Platforms, Inc.
106ATTN: Privacy Operations 1 Meta Way Menlo Park, CA 94025 Why and how we process your information The categories of information we use, and why and how information is processed, are set out below: Personalizing Meta Products Why and how we process your information: Personalizing the Meta Products : Our systems automatically process information we've collected and stored associated with you and others to assess and understand your interests and your preferences and provide you personalized experiences on and across the Meta Company Products in accordance with our terms.107FAO: Privacy Operations 1 Meta Way Menlo Park, CA 94025, US Why and how we process your information The categories of information we use, and why and how information is processed, are set out below: Personalising Meta Products Why and how we process your information: Personalising the Meta Products : Our systems automatically process information that we've collected and stored associated with you and others to assess and understand your interests and your preferences and provide you with personalised experiences on and across the Meta Company Products in accordance with our terms.
107This is how we: Personalize features and content (such as your Facebook Feed , Instagram Feed , AI at Meta and Stories); Personalize the ads people see, and Make suggestions for you (such as people you may know, groups or events that you may be interested in or topics that you may want to follow) on and off our Products.108This is how we: Personalise features and content (such as your Facebook Feed , Instagram Feed , AI at Meta and Stories); Personalise the ads that people see, and Make suggestions for you (such as people that you may know, groups or events that you may be interested in or topics that you may want to follow) on and off our Products.
108Our ads system prioritizes what ad to show you based on what audience advertisers want to reach.109Our ads system prioritises what ad to show you based on what audience advertisers want to reach.
109Then we match the ad to people who might be interested.110Then, we match the ad to people who might be interested.
112Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?113Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
113' for more detail on each information category).114" for more detail on each information category).
114The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.115The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
115For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages Types of content you view or interact with, and how you interact with it Apps and features you use, and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions you make Hashtags you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users’ Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings (like GPS location) Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to Reports about our products’ performance on your device Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties For WhatsApp users, learn more about what information is shared with Meta.116For example, information that you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages Types of content that you view or interact with, and how you interact with them Apps and features that you use and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions that you make Hashtags that you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings (e.g. GPS location) Location-related information Information about the network that you connect your device to Reports about our products' performance on your device Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties For WhatsApp users, learn more about what information is shared with Meta.
116Associating your accounts Why and how we process your information: If you decide to add a WhatsApp account to an Accounts Center with other accounts on Meta Company Products: To associate your accounts on Meta Company Products with your WhatsApp account in the same Accounts Center and share your information with WhatsApp.117Associating your accounts Why and how we process your information: If you decide to add a WhatsApp account to an Accounts Centre with other accounts on Meta Company Products: To associate your accounts on Meta Company Products with your WhatsApp account in the same Accounts Centre and share your information with WhatsApp.
117Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?118Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
118' for more detail on each information category).119" for more detail on each information category).
119The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Note: the list below is about information from Meta.120The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Note: The list below is about information from Meta.
120For information that WhatsApp shares with Meta see the WhatsApp Help Center article .121For information that WhatsApp shares with Meta, see the WhatsApp Help Centre article .
121Your activity and information you provide Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information Providing and improving Meta Products Why and how we process your information: Providing and improving our Meta Products: The provision of the Meta Products includes collecting, storing, and, where relevant, sharing, profiling, reviewing and curating, and in some instances not only automated processing but also manual (human) reviewing, to: Create and maintain your account and profile, Connect your Meta Products account, including your public profile information, to an integrated partner to sign in or share your information, Facilitate the sharing of content and status, Provide and curate features, Provide messaging services, the ability to make voice and video calls and connect with others, Provide advertising products, Understand and enable creation of content like text, audio, images and videos, including through AI at Meta , Undertake analytics, Facilitate your purchases and payments on Meta Pay or other Meta checkout experiences, and See if our Products are working correctly, such as troubleshooting, and fixing it when it’s not working.122Your activity and information that you provide Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information Providing and improving Meta Products Why and how we process your information: Providing and improving our Meta Products: The provision of the Meta Products includes collecting, storing and, where relevant, sharing, profiling, reviewing and curating, and in some instances not only automated processing, but also manual (human) reviewing, to: Create and maintain your account and profile, Connect your Meta Products account, including your public profile information, to an integrated partner to sign in or share your information, Facilitate the sharing of content and status, Provide and curate features, Provide messaging services, the ability to make voice and video calls and connect with others, Provide advertising products, Understand and enable creation of content, such as text, audio, images and videos, including through AI at Meta , Undertake analytics, Facilitate your purchases and payments on Meta Pay or other Meta checkout experiences, and See if our Products are working correctly, such as troubleshooting and fixing it when it's not working.
123We use information we have to: Develop and improve products and features, Build and test out new products and features to see if they work, Get feedback on our ideas for products or features, and Conduct surveys and other research about what you like about our Products and brands and on what we can do better for Meta Products and brands.124We use information that we have to: Develop and improve products and features, Build and test out new products and features to see if they work, get feedback on our ideas for products or features, and Conduct surveys and other research about what you like about our Products and brands and on what we can do better for Meta Products and brands.
124Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?125Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
125' for more detail on each information category).126" for more detail on each information category).
126The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Your public profile information (including your name, username and profile picture) Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Messages you send and receive, including their content, subject to applicable law Metadata about content and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.127The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Your public profile information (including your name, username and profile picture) Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Messages that you send and receive, including their content, subject to applicable law Metadata about content and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
127For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages Types of content you view or interact with, and how you interact with it Apps and features you use, and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions you make, including truncated credit card information Hashtags you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Your photo or video selfie if you provide it when you contact us for account support Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users’ Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Developing and improving AI at Meta Why and how we process your information: Develop and improve AI at Meta for Meta Products and for third parties.128For example, information that you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages Types of content that you view or interact with, and how you interact with them Apps and features that you use and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions that you make, including truncated credit card information Hashtags that you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Your photo or video selfie if you provide it when you contact us for account support Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Developing and improving AI at Meta Why and how we process your information: Develop and improve AI at Meta for Meta Products and for third parties.
128Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?129Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
129' for more detail on each information category).130" for more detail on each information category).
130The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Public content you or others create or share, like posts, comments or audio on Meta Products Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.131The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Public content that you or others create or share, such as posts, comments or audio on Meta Products Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
131For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages.132For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages.
133We process information we have associated with you and apply automated processing techniques and, in some instances, conduct manual (human) review to: Verify accounts and activity, Find and address violations of our terms or policies.134We process the information that we have associated with you and apply automated processing techniques and, in some instances, conduct manual (human) review to: Verify accounts and activity, Find and address violations of our terms or policies.
134In some cases, the decisions we make about violations are reviewed by the Oversight Board , Investigate suspicious activity, Detect, prevent and combat harmful or unlawful behavior, such as to review and, in some cases, remove content reported to us, Identify and combat disparities and racial bias against historically marginalized communities, Protect the life, physical or mental health, well-being or integrity of our users or others, Detect and prevent spam, other security matters and other bad experiences, Detect and stop threats to our personnel and property, and Maintain the integrity of our Products.135In some cases, the decisions we make about violations are reviewed by the Oversight Board , Investigate suspicious activity, Detect, prevent and combat harmful or unlawful behaviour, such as to review and, in some cases, remove content reported to us, Identify and combat disparities and racial bias against historically marginalised communities, Protect the life, physical or mental health, well-being or integrity of our users or others, Detect and prevent spam, other security matters and other bad experiences, Detect and stop threats to our personnel and property, and Maintain the integrity of our Products.
135For more information on safety, integrity and security generally on Meta Products, visit the Facebook Security Help Center and Instagram Security Tips .136For more information on safety, integrity and security generally on Meta Products, visit the Facebook Security Help Centre and Instagram security tips .
136Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?137Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
137' for more detail on each information category).138" for more detail on each information category).
138The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Messages you send and receive, including their content, subject to applicable law Metadata about content and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.139The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Messages that you send and receive, including their content, subject to applicable law Metadata about content and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
139For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages Types of content you view or interact with, and how you interact with it Apps and features you use, and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions you make, including truncated credit card information Hashtags you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Your photo or video selfie if you provide it when you contact us for account support Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users’ Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Communicating with you Why and how we process your information: To communicate with you: We use information you’ve given us (like contact information on your profile) to send you a communication, like an e-mail or in-product notice, for example: We’ll contact you via email or in-product notifications in relation to the Meta Products, product-related issues, research or to let you know about our terms and policies.140For example, information that you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages Types of content that you view or interact with, and how you interact with them Apps and features that you use and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions that you make, including truncated credit card information Hashtags that you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Your photo or video selfie if you provide it when you contact us for account support Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network that you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Communicating with you Why and how we process your information: To communicate with you: We use the information you've given us (e.g. contact information on your profile) to send you a communication, such as an email or in-product notice, for example: We'll contact you via email or in-product notifications in relation to the Meta Products, product-related issues, research or to let you know about our terms and policies.
140We also use contact information like your email address to respond when you contact us.141We also use contact information such as your email address to respond when you contact us.
141Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?142Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
142' for more detail on each information category).143" for more detail on each information category).
143The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Contact information on your profile and your communications with us Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users’ Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies.144The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Contact information on your profile and your communications with us Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network that you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies.
144Transferring, storing or processing your information globally Why and how we process your information: Transferring, storing or processing your information across borders, including from and to the United States and other countries: We share information we collect globally, both internally across our offices and data centers and externally with our partners , third parties and service providers .145Transferring, storing or processing your information globally Why and how we process your information: Transferring, storing or processing your information across borders, including from and to the United States and other countries: We share information that we collect globally, both internally across our offices and data centres and externally with our partners , third parties and service providers .
146This includes allowing you to share information and connect with your family and friends around the globe; and To fix, analyze and improve our Products.147This includes allowing you to share information and connect with your family and friends around the globe; and To fix, analyse and improve our Products.
148Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?149Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
149' for more detail on each information category).150" for more detail on each information category).
150The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.151The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
151For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages Types of content you view or interact with, and how you interact with it Apps and features you use, and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions you make, including truncated credit card information Hashtags you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Your photo or video selfie if you provide it when you contact us for account support Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users’ Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Processing information with special protections Why and how we process your information: Processing information subject to special protections under applicable laws that you provide so we can share it with those you choose, to provide, personalize and improve our Products and to undertake analytics.152For example, information that you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages Types of content that you view or interact with, and how you interact with them Apps and features that you use and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions that you make, including truncated credit card information Hashtags that you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Your photo or video selfie if you provide it when you contact us for account support Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network that you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Processing information with special protections Why and how we process your information: Processing information subject to special protections under applicable laws that you provide so that we can share it with those you choose, to provide, personalise and improve our Products and to undertake analytics.
152We’ll collect, store, publish and apply automated, or sometimes manual (human), processing for these purposes.153We'll collect, store, publish and apply automated, or sometimes manual (human), processing for these purposes.
153Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?154Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
154' for more detail on each information category).155" for more detail on each information category).
155The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Any information with special protections that you choose to provide, such as your religious views, your sexual orientation, political views, health, racial or ethnic origin, philosophical beliefs or trade union membership, or as part of surveys you choose to participate in, and where you have given your explicit consent Using information from third parties for personalizing ads Why and how we process your information: Receiving and using information from third parties to tailor the ads you see: We’ll use information that advertisers, businesses and other partners provide us about activity off Meta Company Products that we have associated with you to personalize ads that we show you on our Products, and on websites, apps and devices that use our advertising services.156The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Any information with special protections that you choose to provide, such as your religious views, your sexual orientation, political views, health, racial or ethnic origin, philosophical beliefs or trade union membership, or as part of surveys that you choose to participate in, and where you have given your explicit consent Using information from third parties for personalising ads Why and how we process your information: Receiving and using information from third parties to tailor the ads that you see: We'll use information that advertisers, businesses and other partners provide us about activity off Meta Company Products that we have associated with you to personalise ads that we show you on our Products, and on websites, apps and devices that use our advertising services.
156We receive this information whether or not you’re logged in or have an account on our Products.157We receive this information whether or not you're logged in or have an account on our Products.
158Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?159Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
159' for more detail on each information category).160" for more detail on each information category).
160The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Information and content you provide, such as your name or email address Information from partners, vendors and third parties Sharing information with third parties at your request Why and how we process your information: Sharing your contact, profile or other information with third parties upon your request: The type of third party and categories of information shared depend on the circumstances of what you ask us to share.161The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Information and content you provide, such as your name or email address Information from partners, vendors and third parties Sharing information with third parties at your request Why and how we process your information: Sharing your contact, profile or other information with third parties upon your request: The type of third party and categories of information shared depend on the circumstances of what you ask us to share.
161For example: We share your email (or other contact information) or other information you might choose when you direct us to share it with an advertiser so they can contact you with additional information about a promoted product, and If you choose to integrate other apps, games or websites with Meta Products and log in, we’ll share your information with the app, game or website to log you in.162For example: We share your email address (or other contact information) or other information you might choose when you direct us to share it with an advertiser so they can contact you with additional information about a promoted product, and If you choose to integrate other apps, games or websites with Meta Products and log in, we'll share your information with the app, game or website to log you in.
162Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?163Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
163' for more detail on each information category).164" for more detail on each information category).
164The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Information such as your contact or profile information Content you create, like posts or comments Providing measurement, analytics and business services Why and how we process your information: Providing measurement, analytics and business services: Our systems automatically, as well as with some manual (human) processing, process information we have collected and stored about you and others.165The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Information such as your contact or profile information Content you create, such as posts or comments Providing measurement, analytics and business services Why and how we process your information: Providing measurement, analytics and business services: Our systems automatically, as well as with some manual (human) processing, process information that we've collected and stored about you and others.
165We use this information to: Provide insights and measurement reports to businesses, advertisers and other partners to help them measure the effectiveness and distribution of their or their clients’ ads, content and services, to understand the kinds of people who are seeing their content and ads, and how their content and ads are performing on and off Meta Products, and Provide aggregated user analytics and insights reports that help users, businesses, advertisers and other partners better understand the audiences with whom they may want to connect, as well as the types of people who use their services and how people interact with their content, websites, apps and services.166We use this information to: Provide insights and measurement reports to businesses, advertisers and other partners to help them measure the effectiveness and distribution of their or their clients' ads, content and services, to understand the kinds of people who are seeing their content and ads, and how their content and ads are performing on and off Meta Products, and Provide aggregated user analytics and insights reports that help users, businesses, advertisers and other partners better understand the audiences with whom they may want to connect, as well as the types of people who use their services and how people interact with their content, websites, apps and services.
166Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?167Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
167' for more detail on each information category).168" for more detail on each information category).
168The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.169The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
169For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages Types of content you view or interact with, and how you interact with it Apps and features you use, and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions you make Hashtags you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Providing a seamless experience Why and how we process your information: Sharing of information across the Meta Companies: To provide a seamless, consistent and richer, innovative experience across the Meta Company Products to enable cross app interactions, sharing, viewing and engaging with content, including posts and videos.170For example, information that you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages Types of content that you view or interact with, and how you interact with them Apps and features that you use and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions that you make Hashtags that you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network that you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Providing a seamless experience Why and how we process your information: Sharing of information across the Meta Companies: To provide a seamless, consistent and richer, innovative experience across the Meta Company Products to enable cross app interactions, sharing, viewing and engaging with content, including posts and videos.
170Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?171Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
171' for more detail on each information category).172" for more detail on each information category).
172The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.173The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
173For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages Types of content you view or interact with, and how you interact with it Apps and features you use, and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions you make Hashtags you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies For WhatsApp users, learn more about what information is shared with Meta.174For example, information that you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages Types of content that you view or interact with, and how you interact with them Apps and features that you use and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions that you make Hashtags that you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network that you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies For WhatsApp users, learn more about what information is shared with Meta.
175Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?176Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
176' for more detail on each information category).177" for more detail on each information category).
177The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.178The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
178For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages Types of content you view or interact with, and how you interact with it Apps and features you use, and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions you make Hashtags you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Personalizing ads on Meta Audience Network Why and how we process your information: Identifying you as a Meta Product user and personalizing the ads we show you through Meta Audience Network when you visit other apps: When we show you ads through Meta Audience Network when you visit other apps, our systems automatically process the information we have collected and stored about you and others to identify you as a Meta Product user and tailor the ads you see.179For example, information that you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages Types of content that you view or interact with, and how you interact with them Apps and features that you use and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions that you make Hashtags that you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network that you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Personalising ads on Meta Audience Network Why and how we process your information: Identifying you as a Meta Product user and personalising the ads that we show you through Meta Audience Network when you visit other apps: When we show you ads through Meta Audience Network when you visit other apps, our systems automatically process the information that we've collected and stored about you and others to identify you as a Meta Product user and tailor the ads that you see.
179Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?180Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
180' for more detail on each information category).181" for more detail on each information category).
181The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Information you provide Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.182The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Information you provide Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
182For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages Types of content you view or interact with, and how you interact with it Apps and features you use, and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions you make Hashtags you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Providing marketing communications Why and how we process your information: Providing marketing communications to you: Depending on your settings and subject to applicable law, we’ll share marketing communications with you.183For example, information that you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages Types of content that you view or interact with, and how you interact with them Apps and features that you use and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions that you make Hashtags that you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings Information about the network that you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Providing marketing communications Why and how we process your information: Providing marketing communications to you: Depending on your settings and subject to applicable law, we'll share marketing communications with you.
183We’ll collect and store your information and use it to send marketing communications to you, like an email, subject to applicable laws.184We'll collect and store your information and use it to send marketing communications to you, such as an email, subject to applicable laws.
184Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?185Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
185' for more detail on each information category).186" for more detail on each information category).
186The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Information and content you provide, including your contact information like email address App, browser and device information : Device identifiers Undertaking research and innovation for social good Why and how we process your information: Research and innovate for social good: We carry out surveys and use information (including from researchers we collaborate with) to conduct and support research and innovation on topics of general social welfare, technological advancement, public interest, health and well-being.187The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Information and content you provide, including your contact information such as email address App, browser and device information : Device identifiers Undertaking research and innovation for social good Why and how we process your information: Research and innovate for social good: We carry out surveys and use information (including from researchers that we collaborate with) to conduct and support research and innovation on topics of general social welfare, technological advancement, public interest, health and well-being.
187For example, we analyze information that we have about migration patterns during crises.188For example, we analyse information that we have about migration patterns during crises.
188This helps relief organizations get aid to the right places.189This helps relief organisations get aid to the right places.
189We collect, store, combine, analyze and apply automatic processing techniques like aggregation of information as well as manual (human) review, and share information, as necessary to research and innovate for social good in this way.190We collect, store, combine, analyse and apply automatic processing techniques such as aggregation of information as well as manual (human) review, and share information, as necessary to research and innovate for social good in this way.
190We support research in areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning.191We support research in areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
191Learn more about our research programs.192Learn more about our research programmes.
192Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?193Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
193' for more detail on each information category).194" for more detail on each information category).
194The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.195The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
195For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages Types of content you view or interact with, and how you interact with it Apps and features you use, and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions you make Hashtags you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users’ Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Anonymizing your information Why and how we process your information: Anonymizing your information In some cases, we anonymize information we have associated with you, such as your activity on and off our Products, and use the resulting information, for example, to provide and improve our Meta Products, including ads.196For example, information that you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages Types of content that you view or interact with, and how you interact with them Apps and features that you use and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions that you make Hashtags that you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network that you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Anonymising your information Why and how we process your information: Anonymising your information In some cases, we anonymise information we have associated with you, such as your activity on and off our Products, and use the resulting information, for example, to provide and improve our Meta Products, including ads.
196Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?197Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
197' for more detail on each information category).198" for more detail on each information category).
198The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.199The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
199For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages Types of content you view or interact with, and how you interact with it Apps and features you use, and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions you make Hashtags you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users’ Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Sharing information with others including law enforcement to respond to legal requests Why and how we process your information: Sharing information with others, including law enforcement and to respond to legal requests.200For example, information that you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages Types of content that you view or interact with, and how you interact with them Apps and features that you use and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions that you make Hashtags that you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network that you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Sharing information with others including law enforcement to respond to legal requests Why and how we process your information: Sharing information with others, including law enforcement and to respond to legal requests.
201The categories of information we access, preserve, use and share depend on the specific circumstances.202The categories of information that we access, preserve, use and share depend on the specific circumstances.
204Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?205Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
205' for more detail on each information category).206" for more detail on each information category).
206The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information you provide : Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.207The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Metadata about content, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
207For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages Types of content you view or interact with, and how you interact with it Apps and features you use, and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions you make Hashtags you use Your photo or video selfie if you provide it when you contact us for account support Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users’ Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Processing information when required by law Why and how we process your information: For processing information when the law requires it: Where we are under an obligation to disclose information such as, for example, if we receive a valid legal request for certain information such as a search warrant, we will access, preserve and/or share your information with regulators, law enforcement or others.208For example, information that you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages Types of content that you view or interact with, and how you interact with them Apps and features that you use and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions that you make Hashtags that you use Your photo or video selfie if you provide it when you contact us for account support Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network that you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties Processing information when required by law Why and how we process your information: For processing information when the law requires it: Where we are under an obligation to disclose information such as, for example, if we receive a valid legal request for certain information such as a search warrant, we will access, preserve and/or share your information with regulators, law enforcement or others.
211Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect?212Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect?
212' for more detail on each information category).213" for more detail on each information category).
213The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: The categories of information depend on the specific circumstances of each mandatory request or obligation.214The actual information that we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: The categories of information depend on the specific circumstances of each mandatory request or obligation.
216However, depending on the circumstances it could include the following: Your activity and information you provide : Content you create, like posts, comments or audio Content you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Messages you send and receive, including their content, subject to applicable law Metadata about content and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.217However, depending on the circumstances, it could include the following: Your activity and information that you provide : Content that you create, such as posts, comments or audio Content that you provide through our camera feature or your camera roll settings, or through our voice-enabled features Messages that you send and receive, including their content, subject to applicable law Metadata about content and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with AI at Meta and related metadata.
217For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta like content and messages Types of content you view or interact with, and how you interact with it Apps and features you use, and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions you make, including truncated credit card information Hashtags you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Your photo or video selfie if you provide it when you contact us for account support Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you’re doing on your device, like whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users’ Device signals Information you’ve shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties218For example, information that you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages Types of content that you view or interact with, and how you interact with them Apps and features that you use and what actions you take in them Purchases or other transactions that you make, including truncated credit card information Hashtags that you use The time, frequency and duration of your activities on our Products Your photo or video selfie if you provide it when you contact us for account support Friends, followers and other connections App, browser and device information : Device characteristics and device software What you're doing on your device, such as whether our app is in the foreground or if your mouse is moving (which can help tell humans from bots) Identifiers that tell your device apart from other users' Device signals Information that you've shared through your device settings Location-related information Information about the network that you connect your device to, including your IP address Information from cookies and similar technologies Information from partners, vendors and third parties
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