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The scope of collection is broad, encompassing identifiers that can be used to track individual users across sessions and devices.
Interpretive note: The phrase 'other technical details' is open-ended and may encompass collection categories beyond those explicitly listed; this was not stated in the canonical claim to avoid speculation.
Google Cloud collects identifiable technical data from users as part of normal service operation.
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The scope of collection is broad, encompassing identifiers that can be used to track individual users across sessions and devices.
Google Cloud collects identifiable technical data from users as part of normal service operation.
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