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The provision establishes a broad data collection framework that captures real-time device state information and precise location data across multiple signal types, enabling the service to maintain detailed records of user device configurations and geographic positioning during service use.
The updated policy narrows the terms users explicitly agree to by using the service from a three-part agreement (Meta Terms, AI terms, and Privacy Policy) to AI terms only. The policy now explicitly discloses that interactions with AIs will be used to improve AI at Meta. This means continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of this narrower agreement scope and explicit participation in AI training data use. You should review Meta's AI terms directly to understand what they cover and what controls, if any, are available.
View change record →The updated policy now requires users to agree to Meta's AI terms as a condition of using the service, whereas this requirement was not previously stated in the privacy policy. The policy explicitly discloses that interactions with AI features will be used to improve Meta's AI systems. This means user activity with Meta's AI assistant is now designated for AI training and improvement purposes. You can review Meta's separate AI terms document to understand what data practices apply to AI interactions.
View change record →The updated policy no longer explicitly states that 'by using this service, you agree to Meta's AI terms' or that 'your interactions with AIs will be used to improve AI at Meta.' These removals mean users no longer encounter direct language connecting their use of Threads to AI training and improvement. The policy also removed a section header asking 'How is my data shared?' and eliminated direct navigational links to profile deletion and privacy settings management, making these options less discoverable within the help documentation.
View change record →Users operate under terms that authorize continuous collection of location data through GPS and IP address tracking, along with systematic collection of device hardware and operating system specifications, battery metrics, connectivity signals, and file system information. The terms apply as written upon continued use of the service.
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Device and Connection Information. Consistent with your device or browser permissions, your device or browser automatically sends us information about when and how you install, access, or use our Services. This includes information such as your device type, operating system information, browser info...
We collect information about your precise or approximate location as determined through data such as your IP address, GPS, and other inputs from your device, with your permission where required. We may use this information to provide, personalize, and improve our services, and for safety purposes.
Uber collects precise or approximate location data from riders' and order recipients' mobile devices when the Uber app is running in the foreground (app open and on-screen) or background (app open but not on-screen) of their device. Uber collects this data from the time a ride or order is requested ...
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"We collect information from and about the computers, phones, connected TVs and other web-connected devices you use that integrate with our Products... The information we collect includes: location... Device information such as your hardware model, operating system, battery level, signal strength, available storage space, Bluetooth signals, and information about file names and types... We collect information about where you are based on different types of location information, such as GPS and IP addresses.— Excerpt from Threads's Threads Privacy Policy
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The provision establishes a broad data collection framework that captures real-time device state information and precise location data across multiple signal types, enabling the service to maintain detailed records of user device configurations and geographic positioning during service use.
Users operate under terms that authorize continuous collection of location data through GPS and IP address tracking, along with systematic collection of device hardware and operating system specifications, battery metrics, connectivity signals, and file system information. The terms apply as written upon continued use of the service.
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