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The right to object to the processing of your Personal Data, as allowed by applicable law
the right to object to processing of your personal data, including profiling conducted on grounds of public or legitimate interest.
The right to request restriction of processing of Personal Data or object to processing of Personal Data carried out pursuant to (i) a legitimate interest...or (ii) performance of a task in the public interest
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"When our processing of your Personal Data is based on legitimate interests...you have the right to object to this processing. If you object we will no longer process your Personal Data unless there are compelling and prevailing legitimate grounds...Excerpt from Steam's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “When our processing of your Personal Data is based on legitimate interests...you have the right to object to this processing. If you object we will no longer process your Personal Data unless there are compelling and prevailing legitimate grounds...”
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