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The breadth of identifier categories collected — including address book contacts and IP address — means Starbucks may hold data that can identify not only the user but potentially their contacts.
Starbucks may collect multiple categories of your identifying information, including data about people in your address book.
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The breadth of identifier categories collected — including address book contacts and IP address — means Starbucks may hold data that can identify not only the user but potentially their contacts.
Starbucks may collect multiple categories of your identifying information, including data about people in your address book.
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