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This provision defines the scope of Shopify's authority to use personal information for marketing purposes and establishes the procedural mechanism through which users may exercise control over receipt of such communications. The opt-out structure places the burden of action on the recipient to discontinue communications rather than requiring affirmative consent before initial marketing use.
Users will receive marketing communications from Shopify about its products and services unless they affirmatively opt out through the specified mechanisms. The provision establishes that opting out requires either clicking an unsubscribe link or direct contact with Shopify, with the timing and effectiveness of opt-out requests governed by standard processing procedures.
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This provision defines the scope of Shopify's authority to use personal information for marketing purposes and establishes the procedural mechanism through which users may exercise control over receipt of such communications. The opt-out structure places the burden of action on the recipient to discontinue communications rather than requiring affirmative consent before initial marketing use.
Users will receive marketing communications from Shopify about its products and services unless they affirmatively opt out through the specified mechanisms. The provision establishes that opting out requires either clicking an unsubscribe link or direct contact with Shopify, with the timing and effectiveness of opt-out requests governed by standard processing procedures.
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