“For users who reside in certain U.S. states and have enabled an opt-out preferences signal (such as Global Privacy Control), we will respect this preference when you use Pinterest.”
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Pinterest's commitment to respect opt-out signals is conditioned on both the user's state of residence and the user having actively enabled the signal, limiting the scope of this protection.
Interpretive note: The excerpt does not specify which U.S. states qualify, leaving users to determine their own eligibility. The canonical claim preserves this ambiguity.
If you reside in a qualifying U.S. state and have enabled an opt-out preferences signal such as Global Privacy Control, Pinterest will respect that preference when you use the Service.
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If you have enabled a legally recognized browser-based opt out preference signal (such as Global Privacy Control) on your browser, we recognize such preference to the extent required by applicable law.
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability and to file complaints with the NPC.
if you have enabled a Global Privacy Control on your browser, our Websites are configured to recognize and respect those preferences with respect to Personal Information that falls under the CCPA/CPRA.
"For users who reside in certain U.S. states and have enabled an opt-out preferences signal (such as Global Privacy Control), we will respect this preference when you use Pinterest.Excerpt from Pinterest's Privacy Policy
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Pinterest's commitment to respect opt-out signals is conditioned on both the user's state of residence and the user having actively enabled the signal, limiting the scope of this protection.
If you reside in a qualifying U.S. state and have enabled an opt-out preferences signal such as Global Privacy Control, Pinterest will respect that preference when you use the Service.
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