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These opt-out rights give users direct control over two significant commercial uses of their personal data — sale and targeted advertising — which are among the most impactful forms of data monetization.
Interpretive note: The excerpt indicates these rights exist but does not specify which jurisdictions they apply to. The clause name references 'US,' suggesting geographic limitation, but the excerpt itself does not state this restriction. The canonical claim omits the geographic qualifier because it is not present in the excerpt language. The ellipsis in the excerpt suggests omitted text that may carry additional conditions or qualifications not available for analysis.
The updated terms authorize Indeed to process personal data for a broader range of purposes, including fraud, abuse, platform-security threats, and risks to users or the public. The policy now explicitly states that Indeed may share information with law enforcement, regulators, and government authorities where lawful and appropriate, including in cases where sharing is voluntary rather than in response to compulsory legal process. For job seekers, device information is now included when applications are transferred to employers' systems, such as applicant tracking systems or scheduling platforms.
View change record →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.
View change record →Users can exercise the right to stop Indeed from processing their personal data for the purpose of selling it or for targeted advertising.
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These opt-out rights give users direct control over two significant commercial uses of their personal data — sale and targeted advertising — which are among the most impactful forms of data monetization.
Users can exercise the right to stop Indeed from processing their personal data for the purpose of selling it or for targeted advertising.
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