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In certain states, you can designate an authorized agent to make a rights request on your behalf. You or the agent must provide written authorization acceptable to us.
Before accepting a request from an agent, we will require the agent to provide proof you have authorized it to act on your behalf, and we may need you to verify your identity directly with us.
The requests found in your application will be resolved as soon as possible according to the nature of your request and within thirty days at the latest free of charge. However, if your request incurs additional cost to our company, then you may be charged...
"If you are an authorized agent for an individual who resides in a state that allows requests through an authorized agent, please click here to submit a request and attach a written permission form signed by the individual...Excerpt from Grindr's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “If you are an authorized agent for an individual who resides in a state that allows requests through an authorized agent, please click here to submit a request and attach a written permission form signed by the individual...”
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