“If we ever make any major changes to our privacy practices, we'll let you know. If necessary, we'll also ask for your permission.”
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The notification and conditional consent requirement means users are not silently bound by major privacy changes; Ticketmaster must communicate such changes and may need to obtain affirmative consent.
Interpretive note: The clause does not define 'major changes' or specify what circumstances make seeking permission 'necessary,' leaving both thresholds undefined. The canonical claim preserves the qualifiers as written without elaboration.
The updated policy now explicitly authorizes Ticketmaster to collect biometric information in limited circumstances where necessary to provide services or required by law, with additional safeguards stated to apply. The policy also discloses that event photography and video recordings may be captured and used in marketing materials on websites, social media, and promotional channels. You can object to the use of your image by contacting Ticketmaster, and they state they will take reasonable steps to respect your request.
View change record →A user will receive notice of major changes to Ticketmaster's privacy practices and, in some circumstances, will be asked to give permission before those changes apply.
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If we make material changes to this Privacy Notice, we will notify individuals by email to their registered email address, by prominent posting on this website or our other platforms, or through other appropriate communication channels.
We may change this Policy from time to time. We will post any privacy policy changes on this page and, if the changes are material, we will provide you with notice.
If we make material changes, as determined in our sole discretion, we will attempt to notify you by contacting you at the e-mail address and/or phone number you provided when creating your Patreon account.
"If we ever make any major changes to our privacy practices, we'll let you know. If necessary, we'll also ask for your permission.Excerpt from Ticketmaster's Privacy Policy
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The notification and conditional consent requirement means users are not silently bound by major privacy changes; Ticketmaster must communicate such changes and may need to obtain affirmative consent.
A user will receive notice of major changes to Ticketmaster's privacy practices and, in some circumstances, will be asked to give permission before those changes apply.
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