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The updated policy explicitly includes phone number as a type of device information that Indeed collects. Previously, the policy described device information as limited to IP address, device ID, and user agent. Additionally, the policy now states that Indeed relies on legitimate interests not only for keeping sites safe and secure, but also for 'improving our Sites and services', which broadens the stated basis for processing personal data. These changes formalize expanded data collection categories and processing justifications under the same legal framework.
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Cookies may also allow us and our service providers to collect data about your use of our services, including text you enter, screen recordings of your mouse movements, and other interactions as you browse and use our services, even if you don't have an account or Profile.
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service.
You may give us your Identity Data, Contact Data, Financial Data, Profile Data, and other information by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, e-mail or otherwise.
"if you delete from your device or browser any cookie Indeed uses on our Sites, but do not set your browser or device to block third-party cookies, we may install the same cookie during a later visit.Excerpt from Indeed's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “if you delete from your device or browser any cookie Indeed uses on our Sites, but do not set your browser or device to block third-party cookies, we may install the same cookie during a later visit.”
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