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The advance notice requirement gives users an opportunity to become aware of material changes before they take effect, rather than being bound by them without warning.
The updated policy now explicitly applies to Samsung's US experience stores and US residents, expanding the scope of data practices covered. Samsung has added authorization to collect payment card and transaction information from customers who apply for and are approved for a Samsung-branded payment card. The policy removed a prior statement that defective devices are wiped of personal information before analysis, meaning Samsung now retains discretion over data handling during device repair and analysis. The policy also clarifies that international data transfers occur where 'reasonably necessary' rather than simply 'where necessary,' a narrower standard. You can review the full updated policy at Samsung's privacy support page to understand how these changes affect your specific use of Samsung devices and services.
View change record →Users can expect advance notice of material Privacy Policy changes, delivered via Samsung's website or the user's device.
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We may periodically update this General Privacy Policy. When we make significant changes, we will notify you.
If we make material changes, as determined in our sole discretion, we will attempt to notify you by contacting you at the e-mail address and/or phone number you provided when creating your Patreon account.
if it makes any material changes, it will attempt to notify You by sending You an email to the last email address You provided to Baseten and/or posting a notice on Baseten's website.
"We will post a notice on our website or on your device to notify you in advance of material changes to our Privacy Policy and indicate at the top of the Privacy Policy when it was most recently updated.Excerpt from Samsung's Privacy Policy
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The advance notice requirement gives users an opportunity to become aware of material changes before they take effect, rather than being bound by them without warning.
Users can expect advance notice of material Privacy Policy changes, delivered via Samsung's website or the user's device.
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