“we may collect information entered into a checkout form even if you opt not to complete the form or transaction with the Business User.”
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Data entry into a checkout form triggers potential data collection by Stripe regardless of whether the transaction is completed, meaning partial form completion is not private.
Information you type into a checkout form may be collected by Stripe even if you abandon the form or do not finish the transaction.
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Data entry into a checkout form triggers potential data collection by Stripe regardless of whether the transaction is completed, meaning partial form completion is not private.
Information you type into a checkout form may be collected by Stripe even if you abandon the form or do not finish the transaction.
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