The policy states that Patreon does not monitor or respond to browser Do Not Track signals, citing the absence of an industry-standard interpretation of those signals.
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This provision establishes that browser-level Do Not Track signals have no operational effect on Patreon's data collection or tracking practices, which is a standard industry disclosure but is relevant for users who rely on browser-level controls.
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Compare across platforms →"Your browser may be configured to transmit a "Do Not Track" signal to websites that you visit. There is no industry-standard approach to what this signal means. Accordingly, Patreon does not monitor or otherwise respond to these "Do Not Track" signals.Excerpt from Patreon's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: California law has historically required disclosure of Do Not Track response policies, and this provision satisfies that disclosure requirement by stating Patreon's non-response posture.
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This provision establishes that browser-level Do Not Track signals have no operational effect on Patreon's data collection or tracking practices, which is a standard industry disclosure but is relevant for users who rely on browser-level controls.
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