The document states that Airbnb.org is a separate and independent legal entity from Airbnb, Inc., and maintains its own privacy policy governing data collected through that platform.
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Because Airbnb.org is a separate and independent entity, Airbnb, Inc.'s privacy policy does not necessarily govern data handled by Airbnb.org.
This addition clarifies that the nonprofit Airbnb.org operates under separate privacy rules, protecting users from conflating commercial Airbnb with the charitable organization.
View full change record →Users who engage with Airbnb.org for emergency stays or related services are subject to a separate privacy policy governed by a distinct legal entity, meaning the data rights and practices described in Airbnb, Inc.'s policy do not automatically extend to Airbnb.org interactions.
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"Airbnb.org is a separate and independent entity from Airbnb, Inc.Excerpt from Airbnb's Privacy Policy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The separate entity disclosure is relevant to GDPR and CCPA data controller identification requirements.
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Because Airbnb.org is a separate and independent entity, Airbnb, Inc.'s privacy policy does not necessarily govern data handled by Airbnb.org.
Users who engage with Airbnb.org for emergency stays or related services are subject to a separate privacy policy governed by a distinct legal entity, meaning the data rights and practices described in Airbnb, Inc.'s policy do not automatically extend to Airbnb.org interactions.
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