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Threads frames the data transfer to Third Party Services as a user-initiated direction rather than a Threads-initiated action, which may affect how responsibility for the transfer is allocated.
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 →Using Threads' interoperability features is characterized as your instruction to Threads to send your information to external, non-Meta services.
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we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...
Where you provide consent, we share your information as described at the time of consent, such as when authorizing a third-party application or website to access your Skillshare account...
We disclose information about you to our vendors (including our affiliates) that perform services on our behalf.
"you are directing us to deliver your information to services not controlled by Meta as necessary to integrate with the interoperable protocol, so that your information can be stored and processed by the Third Party ServicesExcerpt from Threads's Privacy Policy
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Threads frames the data transfer to Third Party Services as a user-initiated direction rather than a Threads-initiated action, which may affect how responsibility for the transfer is allocated.
Using Threads' interoperability features is characterized as your instruction to Threads to send your information to external, non-Meta services.
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