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An available opt-out mechanism means users have a means to limit Pinterest's use and disclosure of their data for these purposes, but the opt-out requires affirmative user action.
Interpretive note: The canonical claim reflects the primary opt-out right. The excerpt's characterization of certain activities as 'targeted advertising,' 'sharing,' or 'selling' is noted in omitted_material as a separate legal proposition.
You can prevent Pinterest from using or disclosing your information for targeted advertising, sharing, or selling by visiting your Privacy and Data Settings.
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"Some of these activities may be considered "targeted advertising" "sharing" or "selling"...You can opt out of Pinterest using and disclosing your information for these purposes. To do so, visit your Privacy and Data Settings.Excerpt from Pinterest's Privacy Policy
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An available opt-out mechanism means users have a means to limit Pinterest's use and disclosure of their data for these purposes, but the opt-out requires affirmative user action.
You can prevent Pinterest from using or disclosing your information for targeted advertising, sharing, or selling by visiting your Privacy and Data Settings.
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