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The clause defines the operational basis for eBay's data collection practices by identifying the interaction points and activities that trigger data gathering, establishing the procedural foundation for personal data processing across the service.
eBay's updated privacy notice now provides more structured and detailed information about what personal data it collects, why it processes that data, and how it handles cross-border transfers. The addition of explicit data protection officer contact information and a clear table of contents makes the privacy framework more accessible and transparent. You can review the new notice to understand what data categories eBay collects and contact the designated data protection officer with privacy concerns.
View change record →Users' personal data is collected through multiple defined mechanisms—account creation, form submissions, profile updates, and community participation—establishing what information eBay processes as a condition of service use.
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"We collect your personal data when you use our Services, create a new eBay account, provide us with information via a web form, add or update information in your eBay account, participate in online community discussions or otherwise interact with us.— Excerpt from eBay's eBay Privacy Notice
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The clause defines the operational basis for eBay's data collection practices by identifying the interaction points and activities that trigger data gathering, establishing the procedural foundation for personal data processing across the service.
Users' personal data is collected through multiple defined mechanisms—account creation, form submissions, profile updates, and community participation—establishing what information eBay processes as a condition of service use.
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