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An opt-out exercised for standard versions does not carry over to Beta Versions, meaning users who believe they have limited data collection may still be subject to it—including human review of their Content—when using Beta software.
Using a Beta Version means Adobe may collect your data and analyze your Content, including through human review, even if you have previously opted out of such collection for non-Beta Versions.
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"you agree that Adobe may collect data, including crash data, regarding your use of the Beta Version and analyze your Content, including human review...regardless of whether you have opted-out of data collection for non-Beta Versions.Excerpt from Adobe's Terms of Use
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An opt-out exercised for standard versions does not carry over to Beta Versions, meaning users who believe they have limited data collection may still be subject to it—including human review of their Content—when using Beta software.
Using a Beta Version means Adobe may collect your data and analyze your Content, including through human review, even if you have previously opted out of such collection for non-Beta Versions.
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