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The updated Terms and Conditions remove inline cookie consent disclosures, preference toggles, and opt-out mechanisms that were previously embedded in the document. Users are now directed to a separate privacy policy for information about cookies, tracking technologies, data sharing with advertising and analytics partners, and opt-out options. The removal of the inline Cookie Preference Center and Global Privacy Control documentation means these controls are no longer described within the terms themselves, though Ford states they remain available through the redirected privacy policy.
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if you have enabled a Global Privacy Control on your browser, our Websites are configured to recognize and respect those preferences with respect to Personal Information that falls under the CCPA/CPRA.
You may exercise the abovementioned rights free of charge by contacting us at the contact details in the "Contact Information" section of this Policy.
"you must use a browser or extension supporting the preference signal, and you will need to turn it on for each browser and each device you use.Excerpt from Ford's Terms and Conditions
Ad personalization controls removed. Contact scanning added. Advertiser data partnerships quietly dropped. A timeline of every change.
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The clause states: “you must use a browser or extension supporting the preference signal, and you will need to turn it on for each browser and each device you use.”
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