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Age verification through facial estimation and government ID matching involves collection and processing of biometric and identity document data, which are sensitive categories of personal information.
Interpretive note: The phrase 'as appropriate' conditions when age verification occurs, and 'may include' conditions whether facial methods are used. Both qualifiers are preserved. The excerpt does not specify what triggers age verification or who determines appropriateness.
Pinterest may process your facial image and compare it against a government-issued ID as part of age verification.
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"Conduct age verification, as appropriate. This may include facial age estimation and matching your face against a government ID.Excerpt from Pinterest's Privacy Policy
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Age verification through facial estimation and government ID matching involves collection and processing of biometric and identity document data, which are sensitive categories of personal information.
Pinterest may process your facial image and compare it against a government-issued ID as part of age verification.
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