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The data use is not confined to Threads alone but extends to other Meta Products, and the governing purposes are defined by the broader Meta Privacy Policy rather than solely by Threads' own policy.
Interpretive note: The excerpt references 'seamless personalization' in parentheses, which was not made the primary claim; it is noted in omitted_material.
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 →Information collected on Threads may be used across Meta's product family, and the full scope of those uses is governed by the Meta Privacy Policy.
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The data use is not confined to Threads alone but extends to other Meta Products, and the governing purposes are defined by the broader Meta Privacy Policy rather than solely by Threads' own policy.
Information collected on Threads may be used across Meta's product family, and the full scope of those uses is governed by the Meta Privacy Policy.
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