With user consent, Poe may access and periodically synchronize the device contact list to facilitate user discovery on the platform.
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This provision authorizes periodic access to device contact list data, which may include personal information of individuals who are not Poe users and have not provided consent to Poe's data processing. The policy states consent is obtained but does not specify the mechanism, frequency, or data retention terms for synced contact data.
Interpretive note: The policy does not specify categories of contact data retained, retention periods, or how data from non-user contacts is handled, leaving the full scope of this provision operationally indeterminate.
Under this provision, granting consent for contact list access permits Poe to periodically sync contact data from the user's device. This data may include personal information of contacts who are not themselves Poe users and have not independently consented to data processing by Quora.
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Compare across platforms →"With your consent, Poe may access and periodically sync your phone's contact list to make it easy for you to find and connect with your friends on Poe. It is in our legitimate business interests to provide you with a customized experience.Excerpt from Poe's Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR obligations regarding the processing of personal data of third parties (contacts who are not Poe users), including the lawful basis for such processing and transparency requirements.
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This provision authorizes periodic access to device contact list data, which may include personal information of individuals who are not Poe users and have not provided consent to Poe's data processing. The policy states consent is obtained but does not specify the mechanism, frequency, or data retention terms for synced contact data.
Under this provision, granting consent for contact list access permits Poe to periodically sync contact data from the user's device. This data may include personal information of contacts who are not themselves Poe users and have not independently consented to data processing by Quora.
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