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The updated policy expands Samsung's data collection authority to include device registration, verification for repairs, and configuration of device settings. The terms now explicitly state that Samsung may collect card and transaction information if you apply for a Samsung-branded payment card. Samsung clarified that it will only send personalized marketing when you have provided consent, where required by law. The policy removed its previous statement that defective devices are wiped of personal information before analysis; the updated terms now state Samsung will analyze returned defective devices without that explicit pre-analysis data deletion commitment. For US residents, the policy now discloses rights to opt out of sale of personal information, sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising, targeted advertising processing, sensitive data collection or processing, and to request lists of third parties receiving your information.
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If we rely on certain legal bases (such as "legal obligation" or "contractual necessity") and you do not provide us with your Personal Data, we may not be able to lawfully provide you services.
You agree that your access to the Services using these devices also shall be subject to the usage terms set forth in the applicable third-party beneficiary's terms of service.
We reserve the right to transfer our rights under these Terms and provide the Services using another entity, provided that entity upholds these Terms.
"requesting the deletion of your personal information may also result in a loss of access to Services we provideExcerpt from Samsung's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “requesting the deletion of your personal information may also result in a loss of access to Services we provide”
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