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This clause creates a defined boundary on Fly.io's data use and imposes an affirmative permission requirement before any use outside that boundary, limiting scope creep in data processing.
The updated policy now explicitly discloses that Fly.io uses third-party fraud-prevention services that collect device and browser signals (such as device identifiers and browser fingerprints) when you create an account or sign in. The policy states this data collection is mandatory and cannot be opted out of, distinguishing it from analytics collection, which remains optional. The company asserts its legal basis is its legitimate interest in protecting the platform and its users.
View change record →Your User Personal Information will only be used for purposes Fly.io has already disclosed; any new use requires your prior permission.
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"We limit our use of your User Personal Information to the purposes listed in this Privacy Statement. If we need to use your User Personal Information for other purposes, we will ask your permission first.Excerpt from Fly.io's Privacy Policy
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This clause creates a defined boundary on Fly.io's data use and imposes an affirmative permission requirement before any use outside that boundary, limiting scope creep in data processing.
Your User Personal Information will only be used for purposes Fly.io has already disclosed; any new use requires your prior permission.
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