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Data collection about users extends beyond Medium's own platform to other websites, and is performed by third parties over whom users have no direct relationship.
The updated policy states that Medium and its vendors may scan, analyze, and review your content, messages, AI interactions, and associated metadata. Data sharing now explicitly includes information you submitted or posted through the service, extending beyond infrastructure support to machine learning model training and improvement. The policy does not indicate an opt-out mechanism or granular user control over this specific use of content.
View change record →Third parties working with Medium may track your activity across Medium and other websites using multiple tracking technologies.
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Data collection about users extends beyond Medium's own platform to other websites, and is performed by third parties over whom users have no direct relationship.
Third parties working with Medium may track your activity across Medium and other websites using multiple tracking technologies.
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