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The updated terms now explicitly disclose that Impact collects log data (IP address, browser type, ads interacted with) from website visitors, as well as location information and cookies depending on device permissions. The terms clarify that Impact does not receive personally identifying information such as names, addresses, or credit card numbers. You can enable or disable location services through your device settings, and you can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though doing so may limit functionality on Impact's website or its clients' websites.
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Don't share false or misleading claims that could cause harm.
Prohibited User Content includes...material that...constitutes intentionally false and inaccurate information...or promotes information that you know is false or misleading or promotes illegal activities...
You may not use Third-Party Content displayed using our web-search feature to (i) copy, store, archive, cache, or create a database of the Outputs, (ii) redistribute, resell, or sublicense the Third-Party Content...
"upload, post, transmit, share, store or otherwise make publicly available on the Site any private information of any third party, including, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security...Excerpt from Impact's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “upload, post, transmit, share, store or otherwise make publicly available on the Site any private information of any third party, including, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security...”
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