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The clause establishes the operational basis for cross-context behavioral advertising, defining how user activity data is aggregated and applied for ad targeting purposes. It also specifies the mechanisms by which users may exercise control over this data practice.
Your listening history and data provided by third-party advertising partners is used to serve you personalized ads unless you navigate to your Account Privacy page and opt out under 'Tailored Ads'.
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"This is when we use information about your use of our services and other websites and mobile apps to tailor ads to be more relevant to you. This is also known as interest based advertising, targeted advertising, or 'sharing' for purposes of cross-context behavioural advertising. An example of tailored advertising is when an advertising partner provides us with information indicating that you may be interested in cars. This could enable us to show you ads about cars. You can control tailored advertising on your Account Privacy page under 'Tailored Ads'. If you do not have an account or are not logged in, you can also opt-out by clicking the 'Your Privacy Choices' link at the footer of our website.— Excerpt from Spotify's Spotify Privacy Policy
1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implicates CPRA §1798.120 (right to opt out of sale/sharing of personal information), CCPA §1798.100, and the FTC Act Section 5 (15 U.S.C. §45) regarding unfair or deceptive practices. Cross-context behavioral advertising constitutes 'sharing' under CPRA, enforced by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and California AG. Virginia VCDPA §59.1-578, Colorado CPA §6-1-1306, and Connecticut CTDPA §42-520 also provide opt-out rights for targeted advertising. The FTC has enforcement authority over deceptive opt-out mechanisms. 2)
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The clause establishes the operational basis for cross-context behavioral advertising, defining how user activity data is aggregated and applied for ad targeting purposes. It also specifies the mechanisms by which users may exercise control over this data practice.
Your listening history and data provided by third-party advertising partners is used to serve you personalized ads unless you navigate to your Account Privacy page and opt out under 'Tailored Ads'.
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