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The provision establishes the operational scope of biometric data collection tied to core service features, enabling Snapchat to process facial recognition, body position tracking, and movement analysis as part of AR functionality delivery.
Snapchat's privacy policy now includes expanded language describing how the platform collects, processes, and shares user data. The updated policy discloses additional practices and operational procedures governing user information. Review of the specific added sentences is necessary to determine whether new data collection, retention, or sharing practices are described, or whether existing practices receive clarified disclosure.
View change record →Users who employ AR Lenses and effects authorize Snapchat to collect facial biometric data and body movement information through camera access. This data collection occurs automatically when these features are activated as part of service operation.
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"We collect information about the images and other content you create, send or receive through our Services. For example, we may collect information about the content of an image, the objects or scenery it contains, or about a face or body in the image. We may use technologies that work with your camera to collect this information. We also may collect information about any augmented reality (AR) features you use, such as effects and Lenses. If you use features that require us to collect body-related data, such as augmented reality Lenses, we may collect data about your physical movements and body position.— Excerpt from Snapchat's Snapchat Privacy Policy
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The provision establishes the operational scope of biometric data collection tied to core service features, enabling Snapchat to process facial recognition, body position tracking, and movement analysis as part of AR functionality delivery.
Users who employ AR Lenses and effects authorize Snapchat to collect facial biometric data and body movement information through camera access. This data collection occurs automatically when these features are activated as part of service operation.
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