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The clause defines the operational basis for data collection by identifying the specific touchpoints and user actions that trigger the collection of personal information within eBay's service environment. This framing establishes the procedural foundation for subsequent data handling and processing practices described elsewhere in the privacy notice.
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 understand that personal data collection occurs automatically across multiple interaction points with eBay's platform and services. The provision specifies that data collection is triggered by account operations, form submissions, community engagement, and general service usage, establishing the mechanism through which eBay obtains personal information.
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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 data collection by identifying the specific touchpoints and user actions that trigger the collection of personal information within eBay's service environment. This framing establishes the procedural foundation for subsequent data handling and processing practices described elsewhere in the privacy notice.
Users understand that personal data collection occurs automatically across multiple interaction points with eBay's platform and services. The provision specifies that data collection is triggered by account operations, form submissions, community engagement, and general service usage, establishing the mechanism through which eBay obtains personal information.
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