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This provision creates an operational framework for collection and processing of special category data that receives heightened regulatory protection in many jurisdictions. The clause conditions use of sensitive data on explicit user provision and corresponding consent, establishing the legal basis for downstream processing activities.
Users who choose to disclose sensitive personal data in their profiles authorize Hinge to collect and process that information under the terms of the Privacy Policy. The provision does not require disclosure of sensitive data but specifies the consent mechanism if users elect to provide it.
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This provision creates an operational framework for collection and processing of special category data that receives heightened regulatory protection in many jurisdictions. The clause conditions use of sensitive data on explicit user provision and corresponding consent, establishing the legal basis for downstream processing activities.
Users who choose to disclose sensitive personal data in their profiles authorize Hinge to collect and process that information under the terms of the Privacy Policy. The provision does not require disclosure of sensitive data but specifies the consent mechanism if users elect to provide it.
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