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This provision is operationally significant because it establishes the legal and procedural basis for data handling in a service designed for users under 13, where parental authorization is required. The provision structures compliance with children's privacy regulations, including requirements around parental notification, data minimization, and restricted use of collected information.
The provision requires parents or guardians to authorize data collection before a minor can use the service and defines what information Meta may collect from and about minor users. The terms specify limitations on how collected data may be used, such as restrictions on behavioral advertising or data sharing with third parties, compared to standard Meta products.
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"By clicking 'Next', you are indicating that you have read and agree to the TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY"
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Location data. Data about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. For example, we collect location data using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) (e.g., GPS) and data about nearby cell towers and Wi-Fi hotspots. Location can also be inferred from a device's IP address...
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This provision is operationally significant because it establishes the legal and procedural basis for data handling in a service designed for users under 13, where parental authorization is required. The provision structures compliance with children's privacy regulations, including requirements around parental notification, data minimization, and restricted use of collected information.
The provision requires parents or guardians to authorize data collection before a minor can use the service and defines what information Meta may collect from and about minor users. The terms specify limitations on how collected data may be used, such as restrictions on behavioral advertising or data sharing with third parties, compared to standard Meta products.
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