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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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"By texting the preset keyword to the telephone number or short code, you are consenting to receive text messages about the Employer's Job Listings and as part of the application process...Excerpt from Indeed's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “By texting the preset keyword to the telephone number or short code, you are consenting to receive text messages about the Employer's Job Listings and as part of the application process...”
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