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"when you use Patreon to listen to a podcast that is hosted by a third-party hosting platform, your device connects directly to the third-party hosting platform...some of your personal data, like your IP address, browser and/or device type...may be visibleExcerpt from Patreon's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “when you use Patreon to listen to a podcast that is hosted by a third-party hosting platform, your device connects directly to the third-party hosting platform...some of your personal data, like your IP address, browser and/or device type...may be visible”
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