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The updated policy now explicitly states that phone numbers are collected as part of device information, in addition to IP addresses and user agent data. The legal basis for collecting and processing user data was also expanded to include improving Indeed's sites and services, beyond the prior focus on site security and service validity. These changes broaden the scope of personal information collected and the purposes for which Indeed may use that information under its stated legitimate interests framework.
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In certain circumstances, the right to data portability, which means that you can request that we provide certain Personal Data we hold about you in a machine-readable format
If you want to see what information we have collected about you, you can request a copy of your data in the Data & Privacy section of your User Settings. You should receive your data packet within 30 days.
The right to notice. You have the right to be notified which categories of Personal Data are being collected and the purposes for which the Personal Data is being used.
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"You also have the right to object or opt out of your personal data being sent to a third party [excluding vendors who act as our service provider] / controller by emailing privacy-dept @ indeed.com...Excerpt from Indeed's Privacy Policy (Superseded Capture)
Ad personalization controls removed. Contact scanning added. Advertiser data partnerships quietly dropped. A timeline of every change.
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The clause states: “You also have the right to object or opt out of your personal data being sent to a third party [excluding vendors who act as our service provider] / controller by emailing privacy-dept @ indeed.com...”
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