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The clause establishes the technical and operational basis for Canva's data collection infrastructure across its platform and third-party web properties. This tracking apparatus enables the service personalization, analytics, and advertising delivery functions that Canva's business model depends upon.
Canva and its partners use tracking technologies to monitor your behavior on Canva and potentially on other websites, and this data is used to serve you targeted advertising. You can manage your preferences through Canva's cookie preference center, though some essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting service functionality.
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"We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Service and other websites. This information helps us operate and improve the Service, personalize your experience, and deliver targeted advertising. You can control certain types of cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.Excerpt from Canva's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages the ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Directive) and national implementations, which require prior informed consent for non-essential cookies in the EU and UK.
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The clause establishes the technical and operational basis for Canva's data collection infrastructure across its platform and third-party web properties. This tracking apparatus enables the service personalization, analytics, and advertising delivery functions that Canva's business model depends upon.
Canva and its partners use tracking technologies to monitor your behavior on Canva and potentially on other websites, and this data is used to serve you targeted advertising. You can manage your preferences through Canva's cookie preference center, though some essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting service functionality.
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