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This clause establishes a hard prior-consent requirement for non-essential cookies and a continuous right to withdraw, giving users ongoing control over this category of data collection.
Interpretive note: The excerpt does not explicitly state this applies to EEA users; the clause name references EEA but the quoted text does not. The canonical claim incorporates 'EEA users' from the clause name, which is outside the excerpt itself. Confidence reduced accordingly.
Non-essential cookies will not be activated without your explicit consent, and you retain the right to withdraw that consent at any time through the Privacy Settings page.
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In some jurisdictions, we only use non-essential cookies after obtaining your consent.
We, or vendors we engage, may automatically collect information about your use of our website or services through cookies and similar technologies. This may include navigational and network-related activity...
We will only collect, use and disclose your personal data with your consent, unless otherwise permitted or required by law. Your consent may be given expressly or implied, depending on the circumstances and the sensitivity of the information involved.
"These non-essential cookies will only be used with your explicit consent. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by visiting the Privacy Settings page.Excerpt from Midjourney's Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
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This clause establishes a hard prior-consent requirement for non-essential cookies and a continuous right to withdraw, giving users ongoing control over this category of data collection.
Non-essential cookies will not be activated without your explicit consent, and you retain the right to withdraw that consent at any time through the Privacy Settings page.
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