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The provision defines the scope of data collection activities that Shopify conducts as a platform operator. By specifying collection mechanisms and data categories, the clause establishes the informational foundation upon which Shopify's service operations and data processing activities proceed.
Users' interactions with Shopify's platform—whether as merchants, shoppers, or support contacts—result in collection of the specified information categories. The terms apply as written upon continued use of the service, meaning all enumerated data collection activities occur as part of the standard platform operation.
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"You: We collect the information you provide when you use our platform, including when you sign up for Shopify as a merchant, visit a Shopify-powered store, fill in order information, visit one of Shopify's websites or contact Shopify support. We collect account and payment information you provide to us (including information about your business if you are a merchant), Shopify stores or items you save to favorites, purchases you make, reviews you post, and how you otherwise interact or communicate with stores or other users on our apps or services.— Excerpt from Shopify's Shopify Privacy Policy
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The provision defines the scope of data collection activities that Shopify conducts as a platform operator. By specifying collection mechanisms and data categories, the clause establishes the informational foundation upon which Shopify's service operations and data processing activities proceed.
Users' interactions with Shopify's platform—whether as merchants, shoppers, or support contacts—result in collection of the specified information categories. The terms apply as written upon continued use of the service, meaning all enumerated data collection activities occur as part of the standard platform operation.
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