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The collection of application installation data and device identifiers enables Spotify's technical infrastructure to identify compatible devices and applications, support cross-platform functionality, and maintain an updated inventory of the user's connected ecosystem.
Users permit Spotify to scan and collect information about installed applications and device characteristics as a condition of service use. This authorization applies to detection of partner applications on the user's device to facilitate service interoperability.
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"information which enables us to discover and connect with third party devices and applications. Examples of this information are the device name, device identifiers, brand and version. Examples of third party devices and applications are: Spotify partner applications to determine whether the application is installed on your device.— Excerpt from Spotify's Spotify Privacy Policy
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The collection of application installation data and device identifiers enables Spotify's technical infrastructure to identify compatible devices and applications, support cross-platform functionality, and maintain an updated inventory of the user's connected ecosystem.
Users permit Spotify to scan and collect information about installed applications and device characteristics as a condition of service use. This authorization applies to detection of partner applications on the user's device to facilitate service interoperability.
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