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This provision establishes the framework under which Shopify deploys tracking technologies across its platform and merchant storefronts. The clause creates an operational structure where cookie usage practices are documented separately in a referenced policy document, with opt-out procedures available for certain cookie categories.
Users operating under these terms acknowledge that cookies and tracking technologies are deployed on Shopify properties and merchant stores powered by Shopify's platform. The provision authorizes data collection through these technologies, with users able to access opt-out options through the referenced Cookie Policy for certain cookie types.
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We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our services and other websites and applications. This information may be used to deliver targeted advertising, measure the effectiveness of our advertising cam...
We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website and Service, including your browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on pages. We may use this information to analyze trends, administer the site, track use...
We and our third-party partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Sites. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device. We use both session cookies and persistent cookies. We may also use web beacons, pixel ta...
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"We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and when providing our services. For more information about how we use these technologies, including a list of other companies that place cookies on our sites, a list of cookies that we place when we power a merchant's store, and an explanation of how you can opt out of certain types of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.— Excerpt from Shopify's Shopify Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes the framework under which Shopify deploys tracking technologies across its platform and merchant storefronts. The clause creates an operational structure where cookie usage practices are documented separately in a referenced policy document, with opt-out procedures available for certain cookie categories.
Users operating under these terms acknowledge that cookies and tracking technologies are deployed on Shopify properties and merchant stores powered by Shopify's platform. The provision authorizes data collection through these technologies, with users able to access opt-out options through the referenced Cookie Policy for certain cookie types.
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