Pinterest uses cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect data about your behavior on and off Pinterest, and to enable advertising and analytics functions.
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The provision establishes the operational mechanism by which Pinterest collects behavioral and preference data through cookies, which supports both service functionality and data collection practices outlined in the referenced Cookie Policy. This authorization enables persistent data collection across user sessions.
Pinterest's use of persistent tracking technologies across the web means your online activity is monitored broadly, even outside the Pinterest app or website. You can manage cookie preferences through Pinterest's consent management platform or your browser settings.
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"We also use "cookies" or similar technologies to obtain log data. For example, we use cookies to store your language preferences or other settings so you don't have to set them up every time you visit Pinterest. For more information about how we use cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.— Excerpt from Pinterest's Pinterest Privacy Policy
Cookie-based tracking for advertising purposes requires informed consent under GDPR/ePrivacy Directive and must be implemented through a compliant Consent Management Platform (CMP). Under CCPA, cookie-based data sharing for advertising may constitute 'selling' or 'sharing' personal information requiring opt-out rights.
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The provision establishes the operational mechanism by which Pinterest collects behavioral and preference data through cookies, which supports both service functionality and data collection practices outlined in the referenced Cookie Policy. This authorization enables persistent data collection across user sessions.
Pinterest's use of persistent tracking technologies across the web means your online activity is monitored broadly, even outside the Pinterest app or website. You can manage cookie preferences through Pinterest's consent management platform or your browser settings.
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