Threads collects everything you post, your profile information, and detailed data about how you use the app, including what you view, who you interact with, and how long you spend on the platform.
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The policy authorizes collection of both explicit content, such as posts and profile data, and behavioral data, such as viewing patterns, interaction history, and usage duration, which together can be used to build detailed profiles for advertising and personalization.
The updated policy removes FAQ sections that previously addressed how to deactivate or delete a profile, manage personal information, and share data with third parties. Additionally, the policy removes explicit language disclosing that 'Your interactions with AIs will be used to improve AI at Meta' and removes the direction to review Meta's AI terms. Users no longer have these FAQ resources in the policy document, though this change does not necessarily alter the underlying practices or rights; it only removes the documented guidance.
View change record →Threads collects posts, biography information, links, content viewing history, interaction patterns, feature usage, account interactions, and time and frequency of activities. This data is used across Meta's products for advertising, personalization, safety, and research purposes as stated in the policy.
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"We collect the content you create on Threads, such as your posts, and information you provide, like your biography and links. We also collect information about how you use Threads, such as the types of content you view or interact with, the features you use, the actions you take, the people or accounts you interact with, and the time, frequency, and duration of your activities.Excerpt from Threads's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The breadth of behavioral and content data collection engages GDPR data minimization and purpose limitation principles, CCPA disclosure requirements for categories of personal information collected, and FTC consumer protection authority.
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The policy authorizes collection of both explicit content, such as posts and profile data, and behavioral data, such as viewing patterns, interaction history, and usage duration, which together can be used to build detailed profiles for advertising and personalization.
Threads collects posts, biography information, links, content viewing history, interaction patterns, feature usage, account interactions, and time and frequency of activities. This data is used across Meta's products for advertising, personalization, safety, and research purposes as stated in the policy.
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