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The private profile setting does not protect core identifying information, which remains publicly accessible regardless of that setting.
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 →Setting your profile to private does not make your username, name, profile picture, or bio private — those remain public.
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In certain situations, Glassdoor may be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
Some of our websites may allow for comments or reviews in a public forum. If you post on these pages, what you share may be publicly available.
Consistent with applicable law, you understand and agree that Tinder may not share information with you regarding your account termination if doing so would potentially impair the safety or privacy of other users.
"whether your profile is private or public, your username, name, profile picture, and bio remain public.Excerpt from Threads's Privacy Policy
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The private profile setting does not protect core identifying information, which remains publicly accessible regardless of that setting.
Setting your profile to private does not make your username, name, profile picture, or bio private — those remain public.
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