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While Pinterest does not sell personal data in the traditional sense, it shares data with a range of service providers and, under certain legal circumstances, with government authorities, which may affect data confidentiality expectations.
Interpretive note: The policy does not enumerate specific service providers or the data categories shared with each, making independent verification of scope difficult.
Pinterest's policy states that it collects browsing and interaction data from third-party websites and apps through partner integrations, in addition to on-platform activity, and uses this combined data to build interest profiles for targeted advertising. The policy authorizes sharing of personal data including identifiers, device information, and inferred interests with advertising partners and measurement vendors. You can adjust your ad personalization preferences and review your data rights options at https://www.pinterest.com/settings/privacy.
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"We don't sell your personal info to advertisers. We work with other companies, called service providers, to help us operate, improve, and protect Pinterest. We may share your information with law enforcement, government agencies, and other parties to comply with legal requirements. We may also share information with other parties with your consent.— Excerpt from Pinterest's Pinterest Privacy Policy
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While Pinterest does not sell personal data in the traditional sense, it shares data with a range of service providers and, under certain legal circumstances, with government authorities, which may affect data confidentiality expectations.
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