The policy states that integrated partner features within Snapchat, including Lenses, camera tools, and developer integrations, may result in user data being transmitted to third-party partners, and that Snap disclaims responsibility for those partners' data practices. Users are directed to review each partner's privacy policy.
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This provision establishes that data flows to integrated partners occur through in-app feature interactions and are governed by the partner's own privacy policies rather than Snap's policy, creating a disclosure gap for users who may not be aware of the identity of integrated partners or their data practices at the point of interaction.
Under this clause, using Lenses, camera editing tools, Scan features, or other third-party integrations within Snapchat may result in data being collected by and transmitted to the integrated partner under that partner's separate privacy practices. Snap states it is not responsible for those partners' data collection or use.
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Compare across platforms →"Our Services may contain content and integrations offered by our integrated partners. Examples include integrations in Lenses, Camera editing tools, to provide Scan results, and third-party developer integrations. Through these integrations, you may be providing information to the integrated partner as well as to Snap. We are not responsible for how those partners collect or use your information.Excerpt from Snapchat's Privacy Policy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR joint controller and data processor frameworks may apply where integrated partners receive personal data through Snapchat feature interactions; the allocation of controller responsibility between Snap and integrated partners should be assessed.
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This provision establishes that data flows to integrated partners occur through in-app feature interactions and are governed by the partner's own privacy policies rather than Snap's policy, creating a disclosure gap for users who may not be aware of the identity of integrated partners or their data practices at the point of interaction.
Under this clause, using Lenses, camera editing tools, Scan features, or other third-party integrations within Snapchat may result in data being collected by and transmitted to the integrated partner under that partner's separate privacy practices. Snap states it is not responsible for those partners' data collection or use.
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