| 0 | Meta 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? | 0 | Meta 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? |
| 7 | How long do we keep your information for? | 7 | How long do we keep your information? |
| 10 | How will you know that the Policy has changed? | 10 | How will you know the Policy has changed? |
| 11 | How to contact Meta with questions Why and how we process your information Other policies and articles Settings Privacy Policy What is the Privacy Policy and what does it cover? | 11 | How to contact Meta with questions Why and how we process your information Other policies and articles Settings Privacy Policy Updated on Jul 23, 2026 We've updated our Privacy Policy with details about agentic AI capabilities and how we personalise your AI experiences. |
| 12 | Effective 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. | 12 | View details What is the Privacy Policy and what does it cover? |
| 13 | That's why we encourage you to read our Privacy Policy. | 13 | Effective July 23, 2026 | 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. |
| 14 | This helps you use Meta Products in the way that's right for you. | 14 | That’s why we encourage you to read our Privacy Policy. |
| | 15 | This helps you use Meta Products in the way that’s right for you. |
| 18 | We've also added links to resources where you can learn more about the privacy topics that interest you. | 19 | We’ve also added links to resources where you can learn more about the privacy topics that interest you. |
| 23 | Learn more in Privacy Centre about managing your privacy What information do we collect? | 24 | Learn more in Privacy Center about managing your privacy What information do we collect? |
| 24 | Highlights The information that we collect and process about you depends on how you use our Products . | 25 | Highlights The information we collect and process about you depends on how you use our Products . |
| 25 | For example, we collect different information if you sell furniture on Marketplace than if you ask AI at Meta to write a joke for you. | 26 | For example, we collect different information if you sell furniture on Marketplace than if you ask Meta AI to write a joke for you. |
| 26 | When you use our products, we collect some information about you even if you don't have an account . | 27 | When you use our Products, we collect some information about you even if you don't have an account . |
| 27 | Here'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? | 28 | Here'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? |
| 28 | Some information is required for our products to work. | 29 | Some information is required for our Products to work. |
| 30 | Learn more What if the information that we collect doesn't identify individuals? | 31 | Learn more What if the information we collect doesn’t identify individuals? |
| 31 | In 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. | 32 | In 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. |
| 33 | Take control Manage the information that we collect about you Privacy Centre How do we use your information? | 34 | Take control Manage the information we collect about you Privacy Center How do we use your information? |
| 34 | Highlights 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. | 35 | Highlights We use information we collect to provide a personalized experience to you, including ads, along with the other purposes we explain in detail below. |
| 36 | The information that we use for these purposes is automatically processed by our systems. | 37 | The information we use for these purposes is automatically processed by our systems. |
| 38 | To 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. | 39 | To 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. |
| 40 | Here 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 . | 41 | Here 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 . |
| 41 | This 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. | 42 | This 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 , Meta AI, Stories and ads. |
| 42 | We use information with special protections that you choose to provide for these purposes, but not to show you ads. | 43 | We use information with special protections you choose to provide for these purposes, but not to show you ads. |
| 43 | Read 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. | 44 | Read 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 information to personalize our features that are part of AI at Meta 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. |
| 46 | Learn 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. | 47 | Learn more To communicate with you We communicate with you using information you've given us, like contact information you've entered on your profile. |
| 47 | Learn 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. | 48 | Learn 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. |
| 49 | Highlights 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. | 50 | Highlights 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. |
| 50 | Public content With integrated partners You can choose to connect with integrated partners who use our Products. | — | Removed |
| 52 | These integrated partners can always access information that's public on our Products. | 52 | These integrated partners can always access information that’s public on our Products. |
| 53 | Learn 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? | 53 | Learn 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? |
| 54 | Highlights We don't sell any of your information to anyone and we never will. | 54 | Highlights We don't sell any of your information to anyone, and we never will. |
| 55 | We also require partners and other third parties to follow rules about how they can and cannot use and disclose the information that we provide. | 55 | We also require partners and other third parties to follow rules about how they can and cannot use and disclose the information we provide. |
| 56 | Here'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. | 56 | Here’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. |
| 58 | And 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. | 58 | And 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. |
| 61 | Meta Company Products include all of the Meta Products covered by this Policy, plus other products, such as WhatsApp and more. | 61 | Meta Company Products include all the Meta Products covered by this Policy, plus other products like WhatsApp and more. |
| 62 | We share the information that we collect, infrastructure, systems and technology with the other Meta Companies. | 62 | We share information we collect, infrastructure, systems and technology with the other Meta Companies. |
| 67 | Why 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. | 67 | Why 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. |
| 68 | More 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? | 68 | More 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? |
| 72 | To exercise your rights, visit our Help Centres, your settings for Facebook and Instagram and your device-based settings. | 72 | To exercise your rights, visit our Help Centers, your settings for Facebook and Instagram and your device-based settings. |
| 73 | Take 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 . | 73 | Take a privacy checkup Take a privacy checkup Be guided through Facebook privacy settings View and manage your information Access your information Your information and permissions 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 . |
| 74 | If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us as described below. | 74 | If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us as described below. |
| 75 | In 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. | 75 | In 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. |
| 76 | How long do we keep your information for? | 76 | How long do we keep your information? |
| 77 | Highlights 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. | 77 | Highlights We keep information as long as we need it to provide our Products, comply with legal obligations or protect our or other’s interests. |
| 79 | Here's what we consider when we decide: If we need it to operate or provide our products. | 79 | Here’s what we consider when we decide: If we need it to operate or provide our Products. |
| 82 | The feature that we use it for and how that feature works. | 82 | The feature we use it for, and how that feature works. |
| 83 | For example, messages sent using Messenger's vanish mode are retained for less time than regular messages. | 83 | For example, messages sent using Messenger’s vanish mode are retained for less time than regular messages. |
| 85 | How long we need to retain the information for to comply with certain legal obligations. | 85 | How long we need to retain the information to comply with certain legal obligations. |
| 87 | If 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. | 87 | If 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. |
| 94 | Highlights We access, preserve, use and share your information: In response to legal requests, such as search warrants, court orders, production orders or subpoenas. | 94 | Highlights We access, preserve, use and share your information: In response to legal requests, like search warrants, court orders, production orders or subpoenas. |
| 101 | How will you know that the Policy has changed? | 101 | How will you know the Policy has changed? |
| 103 | You'll have the opportunity to review the revised Policy before you choose to continue using our products. | 103 | You’ll have the opportunity to review the revised Policy before you choose to continue using our Products. |
| 104 | How to contact Meta with questions You can learn more about how privacy works on Facebook and on Instagram , and in the Facebook Help Centre . | 104 | How to contact Meta with questions You can learn more about how privacy works on Facebook and on Instagram and in the Facebook Help Center . |
| 105 | If you have any questions about this policy or have any questions, complaints or requests regarding your information, you can contact us as described below. | 105 | If you have questions about this Policy or have questions, complaints or requests regarding your information, you can contact us as described below. |
| 106 | You can contact us online or by post at: Meta Platforms, Inc. | 106 | You can contact us online or by mail at: Meta Platforms, Inc. |
| 107 | FAO: 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. | 107 | ATTN: 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: 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. |
| 108 | This 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. | 108 | This is how we: Personalize features and content (such as your Facebook Feed , Instagram Feed , our features that are part of 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. |
| 109 | Our ads system prioritises what ad to show you based on what audience advertisers want to reach. | 109 | Our ads system prioritizes what ad to show you based on what audience advertisers want to reach. |
| 110 | Then, we match the ad to people who might be interested. | 110 | Then we match the ad to people who might be interested. |
| 113 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 113 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 114 | " for more detail on each information category). | 114 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 115 | The 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. | 115 | The 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 our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 116 | For 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. | 116 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features 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. |
| 117 | Associating 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. | 117 | Associating your accounts Why and how we process your information: If you 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. |
| 118 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 118 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 119 | " for more detail on each information category). | 119 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 120 | The 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. | 120 | The 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. |
| 121 | For information that WhatsApp shares with Meta, see the WhatsApp Help Centre article . | 121 | For information that WhatsApp shares with Meta see the WhatsApp Help Center article . |
| 122 | Your 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. | 122 | Your 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: 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 Provide our features that are part of AI at Meta that do things like create and understand content (like text, audio, images and videos) and perform actions Undertake analytics Facilitate your purchases and payments on Meta Pay or other Meta checkout experiences See if our Products are working correctly, such as troubleshooting, and fixing it when it’s not working We also use information to develop, research and test improvements to Meta Products. |
| 123 | We also use information to develop, research and test improvements to Meta Products. | 123 | We 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 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 Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 124 | We 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. | 124 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 125 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 125 | The 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 our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 126 | " for more detail on each information category). | 126 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features 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. |
| 127 | The 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. | 127 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 128 | For 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. | 128 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 129 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 129 | The 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 our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 130 | " for more detail on each information category). | 130 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features. |
| 131 | The 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. | 131 | Information from partners, vendors and third parties Promoting safety, integrity and security on and across the Meta Products Why and how we process your information: The Meta Products are designed to research and help ensure the safety, integrity and security of those services and those people who enjoy them, on and off Meta Products. |
| 132 | For example, information you or others exchange with AI at Meta, such as content and messages. | 132 | We 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. |
| 133 | Information from partners, vendors and third parties Promoting safety, integrity and security Why and how we process your information: Promoting safety, integrity and security on and across the Meta Products: The Meta Products are designed to research and help ensure the safety, integrity and security of those services and those people who enjoy them, on and off Meta Products. | 133 | In 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 Maintain the integrity of our Products For more information on safety, integrity and security generally on Meta Products, visit the Facebook Security Help Center and Instagram Security Tips . |
| 134 | We 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. | 134 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 135 | In 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. | 135 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 136 | For more information on safety, integrity and security generally on Meta Products, visit the Facebook Security Help Centre and Instagram security tips . | 136 | The 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 our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 137 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 137 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features 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: 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. |
| 138 | " for more detail on each information category). | 138 | We also use contact information like your email address to respond when you contact us. |
| 139 | The 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. | 139 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 140 | For 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. | 140 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 141 | We also use contact information such as your email address to respond when you contact us. | 141 | The 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. |
| 142 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 142 | Transferring, 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 . |
| 143 | " for more detail on each information category). | — | Removed |
| 144 | The 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. | — | Removed |
| 145 | Transferring, 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 . | — | Removed |
| 147 | This includes allowing you to share information and connect with your family and friends around the globe; and To fix, analyse and improve our Products. | 144 | This includes allowing you to share information and connect with your family and friends around the globe; and To fix, analyze and improve our Products. |
| 149 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 146 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 150 | " for more detail on each information category). | 147 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 151 | The 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. | 148 | The 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 our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 152 | For 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. | 149 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features 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. |
| 153 | We'll collect, store, publish and apply automated, or sometimes manual (human), processing for these purposes. | 150 | We’ll collect, store, publish and apply automated, or sometimes manual (human), processing for these purposes. |
| 154 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 151 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 155 | " for more detail on each information category). | 152 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 156 | The 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. | 153 | The 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, or 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 the 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. |
| 157 | We receive this information whether or not you're logged in or have an account on our Products. | 154 | We receive this information whether or not you’re logged in or have an account on our Products, see the Cookies Policy for more information. |
| 158 | See the Cookies Policy for more information. | 155 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 159 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 156 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 160 | " for more detail on each information category). | 157 | The 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: The type of third party and categories of information shared depend on the circumstances of what you ask us to share. |
| 161 | The 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. | 158 | For 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. |
| 162 | For 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. | 159 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 163 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 160 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 164 | " for more detail on each information category). | 161 | The 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: Our systems automatically, as well as with some manual (human) processing, process information we have collected and stored about you and others. |
| 165 | The 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. | 162 | We 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. |
| 166 | We 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. | 163 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 167 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 164 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 168 | " for more detail on each information category). | 165 | The 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 our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 169 | The 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. | 166 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features 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. |
| 170 | For 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. | 167 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 171 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 168 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 172 | " for more detail on each information category). | 169 | The 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 our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 173 | The 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. | 170 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features 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. |
| 174 | For 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. | 171 | Business intelligence and analytics Why and how we process your information: To understand, in aggregate, your usage of and across our Products, to accurately count people and businesses; and To validate metrics directly related to these, in order to inform and improve product direction and development and to adhere to (shareholder/earning) reporting obligations. |
| 175 | Business intelligence and analytics Why and how we process your information: Business intelligence and analytics: To understand, in aggregate, your usage of and across our Products, to accurately count people and businesses; and To validate metrics directly related to these, in order to inform and improve product direction and development and to adhere to (shareholder/earning) reporting obligations. | 172 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 176 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 173 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 177 | " for more detail on each information category). | 174 | The 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 our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 178 | The 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. | 175 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features 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. |
| 179 | For 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. | 176 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 180 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 177 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 181 | " for more detail on each information category). | 178 | The 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 and messages, subject to applicable law Interactions with our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 182 | The 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. | 179 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features 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: Depending on your settings and subject to applicable law, we’ll share marketing communications with you. |
| 183 | For 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. | 180 | We’ll collect and store your information and use it to send marketing communications to you, like an email, subject to applicable laws. |
| 184 | We'll collect and store your information and use it to send marketing communications to you, such as an email, subject to applicable laws. | 181 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 185 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 182 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 186 | " for more detail on each information category). | 183 | The 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: 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. |
| 187 | The 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. | 184 | For example, we analyze information that we have about migration patterns during crises. |
| 188 | For example, we analyse information that we have about migration patterns during crises. | 185 | This helps relief organizations get aid to the right places. |
| 189 | This helps relief organisations get aid to the right places. | 186 | We 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. |
| 190 | We 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. | 187 | We support research in areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning. |
| 191 | We support research in areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. | 188 | Learn more about our research programs. |
| 192 | Learn more about our research programmes. | 189 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 193 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 190 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 194 | " for more detail on each information category). | 191 | The 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 our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 195 | The 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. | 192 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features 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: 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. |
| 196 | For 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. | 193 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 197 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 194 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 198 | " for more detail on each information category). | 195 | The 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 our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 199 | The 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. | 196 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features 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 and responding to legal requests Why and how we process your information: See the "How do we respond to legal requests, prevent harm and promote safety and integrity?" section of the Meta Privacy Policy for more for information on when we share information with law enforcement and others. |
| 200 | For 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. | 197 | The categories of information we access, preserve, use and share depend on the specific circumstances. |
| 201 | See the "How do we respond to legal requests, prevent harm and promote safety and integrity?" section of the Meta Privacy Policy for more for information on when we share information with law enforcement and others. | — | Removed |
| 202 | The categories of information that we access, preserve, use and share depend on the specific circumstances. | — | Removed |
| 205 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 200 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 206 | " for more detail on each information category). | 201 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 207 | The 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. | 202 | The 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 our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 208 | For 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. | 203 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features 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: 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. |
| 212 | Information categories that we use (see " What information do we collect? | 207 | Information categories we use (see ' What Information do we collect? |
| 213 | " for more detail on each information category). | 208 | ' for more detail on each information category). |
| 214 | The 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. | 209 | The 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. |
| 217 | However, 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. | 212 | However, 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 our features that are part of AI at Meta and related metadata. |
| 218 | For 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 | 213 | For example, information like content and messages you or others exchange with these features 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 |