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The opt-out right is framed as meeting at least state-law minimums, meaning the scope of what consumers can opt out of is defined by the applicable legal floor.
Interpretive note: The clause does not specify which state laws apply, which advertising practices the opt-out covers, or how to exercise the opt-out. The phrase 'meets or exceeds' leaves the precise scope of the right variable by jurisdiction.
Consumers have the right to opt out of certain advertising uses of their data, with the scope of that right determined by applicable state law.
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California residents have the right to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information...to third parties for their direct marketing purposes unless we provide them with an ability to exercise choice regarding such disclosures.
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You also have the right to object to the processing of Service Data or to export Service Data to another service.
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The opt-out right is framed as meeting at least state-law minimums, meaning the scope of what consumers can opt out of is defined by the applicable legal floor.
Consumers have the right to opt out of certain advertising uses of their data, with the scope of that right determined by applicable state law.
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