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By incorporating the Privacy Policy through reference rather than restating terms inline, this provision establishes a single authoritative source for data handling obligations. The clause structure makes privacy terms dynamic, as modifications to the linked policy apply to continued service use without requiring separate user acceptance.
Users operating the service accept the data collection and processing practices defined in Apple's Privacy Policy. The specific practices governing data collection, retention, sharing with third parties, and user rights are determined by the terms in that external policy document rather than the Media Services agreement itself.
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"By clicking 'Next', you are indicating that you have read and agree to the TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY"
We automatically collect certain information from your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Service, we collect information about the individual web pages or products th...
Location data. Data about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. For example, we collect location data using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) (e.g., GPS) and data about nearby cell towers and Wi-Fi hotspots. Location can also be inferred from a device's IP address...
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"Your use of our Services is subject to Apple's Privacy Policy, which is available at https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy.— Excerpt from Apple Pay's Apple Media Services Terms
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By incorporating the Privacy Policy through reference rather than restating terms inline, this provision establishes a single authoritative source for data handling obligations. The clause structure makes privacy terms dynamic, as modifications to the linked policy apply to continued service use without requiring separate user acceptance.
Users operating the service accept the data collection and processing practices defined in Apple's Privacy Policy. The specific practices governing data collection, retention, sharing with third parties, and user rights are determined by the terms in that external policy document rather than the Media Services agreement itself.
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