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Private or incognito browsing does not prevent Indeed from collecting site activity data, contrary to what users of those modes might assume.
Using private browsing or incognito mode does not prevent Indeed from collecting your site activity data.
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authorize ZipRecruiter to connect your account to the account of a "Connected Site" (e.g., Google, LinkedIn, Monster, Facebook or Twitter), we may be able to access information you have provided to the Connected Site...
Some of the live audio/video events hosted on or through our services may be recorded.
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"We collect this data from everyone using the Site and affiliated sites, including users of private browsing mode, "incognito mode," or similar modes.— Excerpt from Indeed's Indeed Privacy Policy (Superseded Capture)
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Private or incognito browsing does not prevent Indeed from collecting site activity data, contrary to what users of those modes might assume.
Using private browsing or incognito mode does not prevent Indeed from collecting your site activity data.
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