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The clause establishes the technical mechanisms and scope of data collection infrastructure that enables Google to track user activity across Google Cloud services and partner platforms for operational and analytics purposes.
Users accessing Google Cloud services operate under terms that authorize automatic placement of tracking technologies on their devices and collection of interaction data across Google Cloud services and third-party partner sites where Google features appear.
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"Google uses various technologies to collect and store information when you visit a Google Cloud service, including sending one or more cookies or anonymous identifiers to your device. Google also uses these technologies to collect information about your interactions with services Google offers to its partners, such as advertising services or Google features that may appear on other sites.— Excerpt from Google Cloud's Google Cloud Privacy
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The clause establishes the technical mechanisms and scope of data collection infrastructure that enables Google to track user activity across Google Cloud services and partner platforms for operational and analytics purposes.
Users accessing Google Cloud services operate under terms that authorize automatic placement of tracking technologies on their devices and collection of interaction data across Google Cloud services and third-party partner sites where Google features appear.
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