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The provision defines the operational basis for Pinterest's data practices by specifying the sources and types of data the service collects. This establishes the informational foundation for the platform's core functions—account management, service delivery, content personalization, and advertising operations.
Users' continued use of Pinterest results in the collection of account information, behavioral interaction data, device and location information, and cookie-derived engagement signals, along with third-party data integrated into the service. The scope of collection applies automatically as users engage with the platform's features and functionality.
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"By clicking 'Next', you are indicating that you have read and agree to the TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY"
We automatically collect certain information from your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Service, we collect information about the individual web pages or products th...
Location data. Data about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. For example, we collect location data using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) (e.g., GPS) and data about nearby cell towers and Wi-Fi hotspots. Location can also be inferred from a device's IP address...
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"We collect information in a few different ways. We collect information you give us. For example, when you set up a Pinterest account, you give us your name, email address, and password. We also collect any other information you provide in your profile. We collect information when you use Pinterest. When you use Pinterest, we collect data about how you interact with the service. For example, we get your log data and device information, your location-related information, and we use cookies and similar technologies to get data about the Pins you interact with. We collect information we receive from others and from our partners to customize your feed and for advertising.— Excerpt from Pinterest's Pinterest Privacy Policy
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The provision defines the operational basis for Pinterest's data practices by specifying the sources and types of data the service collects. This establishes the informational foundation for the platform's core functions—account management, service delivery, content personalization, and advertising operations.
Users' continued use of Pinterest results in the collection of account information, behavioral interaction data, device and location information, and cookie-derived engagement signals, along with third-party data integrated into the service. The scope of collection applies automatically as users engage with the platform's features and functionality.
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