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In the previous 12 months, we may have shared identifiers and inferences about you with our partners, third parties, and affiliates in such a way that...may be interpreted as "selling" or "sharing".
If you are located in the European Union, we will not send promotional emails without your consent.
Creator events are only available if you are 13 or older.
"If you are 'opted out' of tailored advertising, you will receive less relevant advertising, including on our free Service Option, as well as our paid Service Option, as applicable (for example, advertising in podcasts).Excerpt from Spotify's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “If you are 'opted out' of tailored advertising, you will receive less relevant advertising, including on our free Service Option, as well as our paid Service Option, as applicable (for example, advertising in podcasts).”
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