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"We enable individuals to: access their personal data that Patreon has collected; correct or rectify any such personal data that they believe is inaccurate; restrict or oppose the processing of their personal data; delete their personal data; and transport their personal data.Excerpt from Patreon's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “We enable individuals to: access their personal data that Patreon has collected; correct or rectify any such personal data that they believe is inaccurate; restrict or oppose the processing of their personal data; delete their personal data; and transport their personal data.”
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