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Users have an affirmative opt-out mechanism to limit sharing of limited personal information with third-party advertising partners via cookies and trackers.
The updated privacy statement no longer describes a specific opt-out procedure for advertising cookies that was previously available. The prior version stated users could 'opt out of having your personal information used or disclosed for these purposes by sliding the toggle to No and clicking Save My Choices', but this mechanism and accompanying language are no longer present in the updated disclosure. The updated terms also no longer explicitly state that IP addresses and device identifiers may be shared with advertising partners, removing prior transparency about what data types are disclosed. You should review TurboTax's main Privacy Policy to determine if opt-out mechanisms exist elsewhere or what the current data-sharing practices are.
View change record →The updated terms now explicitly state that TurboTax and its advertising partners use cookies and tracking technologies to deliver targeted advertising on and off TurboTax sites. The policy discloses that IP addresses and device identifiers may be shared with advertising partners to show you more relevant ads, and states these practices may be considered 'targeted advertising' or 'sharing' of personal information under applicable law. You can decline third-party advertising cookies by going to 'Customize Settings,' though essential website cookies required for site functionality cannot be refused.
View change record →The reader may exercise an opt-out to prevent cookies and trackers from sharing limited personal information with TurboTax's third-party advertising partners.
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We will also provide an individual opt-out choice, or opt-in for sensitive data, before we share your data with third parties other than our agents, or before we use it for a purpose other than which it was originally collected.
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"You may opt-out of the use of cookies and trackers that may share some limited personal information with our third party advertising partners using the option below.Excerpt from TurboTax's Privacy Statement
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Users have an affirmative opt-out mechanism to limit sharing of limited personal information with third-party advertising partners via cookies and trackers.
The reader may exercise an opt-out to prevent cookies and trackers from sharing limited personal information with TurboTax's third-party advertising partners.
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