Intuit uses your financial data not just to file your taxes but also to improve their products, conduct research, and send you marketing communications about other financial services.
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The use of sensitive tax data for product development and research means your financial profile contributes to Intuit's AI and analytics capabilities, which may extend the use of your data in ways not directly visible to you.
Interpretive note: The specific scope of AI or machine learning use of user data is not detailed in the visible document text; the characterization of product improvement uses is grounded in standard Intuit policy language but exact terms require verification against the full published policy.
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View change record →Your tax data and financial profile may be used to train and improve Intuit's products including AI features, and to send you marketing communications, even after your tax return has been filed.
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The use of sensitive tax data for product development and research means your financial profile contributes to Intuit's AI and analytics capabilities, which may extend the use of your data in ways not directly visible to you.
Your tax data and financial profile may be used to train and improve Intuit's products including AI features, and to send you marketing communications, even after your tax return has been filed.
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