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The provision defines the scope and mechanism of data collection that forms the operational foundation for Patreon's service delivery, user account management, and payment processing functions. This establishes the baseline data inputs that feed into subsequent data handling, retention, and sharing practices outlined elsewhere in the privacy policy.
Removal of explicit provisions governing what personal data Patreon collects from users is significant as it reduces transparency around data gathering practices.
View full change record →Users operating on the Patreon platform provide personal data during registration and ongoing use, and the terms authorize collection of this information as a condition of account access and service functionality. The specific categories collected include contact information, financial data, and behavioral usage patterns necessary for the platform's core operations.
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The provision defines the scope and mechanism of data collection that forms the operational foundation for Patreon's service delivery, user account management, and payment processing functions. This establishes the baseline data inputs that feed into subsequent data handling, retention, and sharing practices outlined elsewhere in the privacy policy.
Users operating on the Patreon platform provide personal data during registration and ongoing use, and the terms authorize collection of this information as a condition of account access and service functionality. The specific categories collected include contact information, financial data, and behavioral usage patterns necessary for the platform's core operations.
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