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We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before responding to your request, which may include verifying your name, email address, and other information regarding your use of our services...
We will verify your identity first before we can fulfill your request. We will respond to your request within the timeframe as required or permitted by the local laws.
Before accepting a request from an agent, we will require the agent to provide proof you have authorized it to act on your behalf, and we may need you to verify your identity directly with us.
"If you submit a request to exercise your privacy rights, you will be asked to verify the request by logging in to your Patreon account, or to verify your identity in another manner.Excerpt from Patreon's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “If you submit a request to exercise your privacy rights, you will be asked to verify the request by logging in to your Patreon account, or to verify your identity in another manner.”
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