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This clause establishes the operational basis for Spotify's targeted advertising model by authorizing cross-context data use and third-party data integration. The provision specifies that tailored advertising relies on aggregating usage signals from multiple digital contexts to optimize ad placement.
Under this provision, users' service usage data and third-party behavioral signals are combined to determine ad content shown within Spotify. The terms authorize this data integration without requiring affirmative opt-in per ad delivery instance.
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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 behavioral 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.— Excerpt from Spotify's Spotify Privacy Policy
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This clause establishes the operational basis for Spotify's targeted advertising model by authorizing cross-context data use and third-party data integration. The provision specifies that tailored advertising relies on aggregating usage signals from multiple digital contexts to optimize ad placement.
Under this provision, users' service usage data and third-party behavioral signals are combined to determine ad content shown within Spotify. The terms authorize this data integration without requiring affirmative opt-in per ad delivery instance.
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