Calm may offer rewards or discounts to users who participate in surveys or provide testimonials, in exchange for collecting personal information such as your name, email, and service experiences.
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This clause establishes the operational framework for Calm's incentive-based data collection practices, specifying that personal information gathered through such programs is valued in proportion to the offered compensation. The provision also creates explicit opt-in and opt-out mechanisms, defining how users can control participation in these programs.
If you participate in Calm surveys or testimonial programs, you are effectively providing personal data in exchange for a financial benefit. You can opt out of these programs at any time by following unsubscribe instructions or contacting Calm.
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"Notice of Financial Incentives: We offer various financial incentives. For example, we may provide incentives to customers who participate in a survey or provide testimonials. When you participate in a financial incentive, we collect personal information from you, such as identifiers (like your name and email address) and information about your experiences using the Services. You can opt into a financial incentive by following the sign-up or participation instructions provided, and, for any ongoing benefits, you can opt out at any time, such as by following the unsubscribe instructions in the applicable program's terms or by contacting us. The value of your personal information is reasonably related to the value of the offer or discount presented to you.Excerpt from Calm's Privacy Policy
CCPA/CPRA requires businesses to disclose the material terms of financial incentive programs, including the value of personal information exchanged.
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This clause establishes the operational framework for Calm's incentive-based data collection practices, specifying that personal information gathered through such programs is valued in proportion to the offered compensation. The provision also creates explicit opt-in and opt-out mechanisms, defining how users can control participation in these programs.
If you participate in Calm surveys or testimonial programs, you are effectively providing personal data in exchange for a financial benefit. You can opt out of these programs at any time by following unsubscribe instructions or contacting Calm.
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