The agreement establishes that personalized content recommendations and advertising based on inferred user interests are a condition of the contract with Snap, with an opt-down (rather than opt-out) option described as receiving less personalization.
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The framing of personalization as a contractual necessity and condition of the agreement, rather than solely a consent-based processing activity, has implications for how users in jurisdictions with consent-based data processing requirements, such as the GDPR applicable to Snap Group Limited users, may exercise data subject rights. For U.S. users under this Snap Inc. agreement, the provision discloses that personalized advertising is integral to the service and references the Privacy Policy for data handling details.
Interpretive note: Whether the contractual necessity framing of personalization satisfies CCPA opt-out requirements or constitutes service denial for exercising privacy rights depends on regulatory interpretation and enforcement posture.
The updated terms state that Snapchat may now require age verification before you use the Services, expanding on prior language that only referenced minimum age requirements. The terms also revise content moderation procedures, stating that Snap's decision to restrict, suspend, or terminate accounts is made in its sole discretion, though expanded appeal and complaint procedures are now described in more detail through the Snapchat Moderation, Enforcement, and Appeals Explainer and Support Site. The terms also add references to jurisdiction-specific online platform safety laws and direct users to the Transparency Hub for information on how Snap complies with those laws where applicable. You can review appeal options and compliance procedures through the resources linked in the Terms, and you may be able to challenge account restrictions if you believe they violate applicable law in your jurisdiction.
View change record →Removal of explicit personalized advertising and recommendation provision eliminates transparency about how personal data is used for personalization, no longer making it a contractual condition.
View full change record →Under this clause, personalized advertising and content recommendations based on inferred interests are described as a condition of the contractual relationship with Snap, with a stated option to receive less personalization through in-app settings. The specific data types used for personalization are described in the referenced Privacy Policy.
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Compare across platforms →"Our Services provide a personalized experience to make them more relevant and engaging for you. We will recommend content, advertising, and other information to you based on what we know and infer about your and others' interests from use of our Services. It is necessary for us to handle your personal information for this purpose, as we explain in our Privacy Policy. Personalization is also a condition of our contract with you for us to be able to do so, unless you opt to receive less personalization in the Services.Excerpt from Snapchat's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The CCPA and California Privacy Rights Act require disclosure of the categories of personal information used for targeted advertising and provide California residents with the right to opt out of the sale or …
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The framing of personalization as a contractual necessity and condition of the agreement, rather than solely a consent-based processing activity, has implications for how users in jurisdictions with consent-based data processing requirements, such as the GDPR applicable to Snap Group Limited users, may exercise data subject rights. For U.S. users under this Snap Inc. agreement, the provision discloses that personalized …
Under this clause, personalized advertising and content recommendations based on inferred interests are described as a condition of the contractual relationship with Snap, with a stated option to receive less personalization through in-app settings. The specific data types used for personalization are described in the referenced Privacy Policy.
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