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The explicit inclusion of advertising within business services confirms that user data collected on Threads is used to support ad-related purposes.
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Your information on Threads is used to support advertising and other business services, not only to operate the platform.
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The explicit inclusion of advertising within business services confirms that user data collected on Threads is used to support ad-related purposes.
Your information on Threads is used to support advertising and other business services, not only to operate the platform.
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