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"For example, when you visit patreon.com , view or interact with a Patreon embed on another website or mobile app, access a Patreon RSS feed, use Patreon’s mobile apps, sign into Patreon’s services, or view or interact with an email or notification from Patreon, we may automatically receive information about you, including: your IP address; your approximate location (typically derived from your IP address); your browser and/or device type; your operating system and version...Excerpt from Patreon's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “For example, when you visit patreon.com , view or interact with a Patreon embed on another website or mobile app, access a Patreon RSS feed, use Patreon’s mobile apps, sign into Patreon’s services, or view or interact with an email or notification from Patreon, we may automatically receive information about …”
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