By using the Spotify Service, users grant Spotify the right to use their device's processor, bandwidth, and storage hardware for service operation, to deliver advertising and information to users, and to allow Spotify's business partners to deliver advertising and information to users through the same device access.
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This provision establishes that Spotify and its business partners are authorized to use device resources (processor, bandwidth, storage) and to deliver advertising to users. The scope of 'business partners' and 'other information' is not defined in this provision, and the Privacy Policy incorporated by reference governs the associated data practices.
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Compare across platforms →"You also grant to us the right (1) to allow the Spotify Service to use the processor, bandwidth, and storage hardware on your Device in order to facilitate the operation of the Spotify Service, and (2) to provide advertising and other information to you, and (3) to allow our business partners to do the same.Excerpt from Spotify's Terms and Conditions
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The device access and advertising delivery permission engages the CCPA and CPRA for California users, particularly regarding the sharing of personal information with business partners for advertising purposes.
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This provision establishes that Spotify and its business partners are authorized to use device resources (processor, bandwidth, storage) and to deliver advertising to users. The scope of 'business partners' and 'other information' is not defined in this provision, and the Privacy Policy incorporated by reference governs the associated data practices.
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