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The scope of collection is exceptionally broad, encompassing not only files but also behavioral artifacts such as prompts and search terms that users may not consider 'content.'
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Documents, photos, videos, activity logs, feedback, content metadata, search terms, and prompts you send, receive, or store through Adobe's Services are collected by Adobe.
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The scope of collection is exceptionally broad, encompassing not only files but also behavioral artifacts such as prompts and search terms that users may not consider 'content.'
Documents, photos, videos, activity logs, feedback, content metadata, search terms, and prompts you send, receive, or store through Adobe's Services are collected by Adobe.
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