Twilio uses a consent tool to let you accept or decline non-essential tracking cookies; required cookies for site function cannot be turned off, but advertising and analytics cookies can be rejected.
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The notice states that advertising and analytics cookies require consent and can be withdrawn at any time, meaning users who decline non-essential cookies can limit behavioral tracking on the Twilio website.
Interpretive note: The exact verbatim text of the cookie consent provision was not directly reproduced in the accessible portion of the document; the excerpt reflects the substance of the policy as described in the privacy notice and corroborated by the TrustArc implementation visible in the page source.
The updated Privacy Notice now explicitly discloses that Twilio is subject to FTC investigatory and enforcement powers, clarifying the regulatory oversight applying to the company. The policy also establishes an opt-out right allowing users to prevent disclosure of their data to third parties (other than service providers) or use of data for purposes materially different from the original collection purpose. You can exercise this opt-out by contacting Twilio through the mechanisms described in the privacy notice.
View change record →The updated notice establishes more explicit disclosures of Twilio's Data Privacy Framework certifications and specifies the legal hierarchy governing data processing. Under the revised policy, the DPF Principles now take precedence if they conflict with other terms in the privacy notice. The updated language also clarifies your right to opt out of third-party disclosures (except to service providers acting on Twilio's behalf) and to opt out of uses that materially differ from original collection purposes. You can exercise these choices by contacting privacy@twilio.com.
View change record →The updated Privacy Notice now provides more detailed explanations of how Twilio collects and processes personal data, including explicit definitions of what constitutes personal data and descriptions of direct relationships (when you create an account or opt into communications) versus indirect relationships (when you are a customer of one of Twilio's customers). The revised language establishes that Twilio acts as a data controller and determines how and why personal data is processed, subject to applicable law. The notice states it aims to be transparent about data use and to explain how you can exercise your rights, but the change itself does not modify what data is collected, how it is used, or what rights or controls are available to you.
View change record →Cookie consent management system was specifically identified as TrustArc platform, replacing the generic 'cookie consent management platform' reference.
View full change record →Evolved from disclosing specific TrustArc script implementation to describing general cookie consent management, user controls, and legal implications of consent withdrawal.
View full change record →This provision states that users can manage their consent for advertising and analytics cookies through the TrustArc consent tool on Twilio's website, and that withdrawing consent will not retroactively affect prior processing.
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Cookies may also allow us and our service providers to collect data about your use of our services, including text you enter, screen recordings of your mouse movements, and other interactions as you browse and use our services, even if you don't have an account or Profile.
We will only collect, use and disclose your personal data with your consent, unless otherwise permitted or required by law. Your consent may be given expressly or implied, depending on the circumstances and the sensitivity of the information involved.
In some jurisdictions, we only use non-essential cookies after obtaining your consent.
"We use a cookie consent management platform to obtain and manage your consent for non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie preference link available on our website. Certain cookies are necessary for the operation of the Services and cannot be disabled. For optional cookies, including those used for analytics and advertising, you can withdraw your consent at any time, and such withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal.Excerpt from Twilio's Privacy Notice
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The ePrivacy Directive and GDPR together require opt-in consent for non-essential cookies in the EU and UK.
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The notice states that advertising and analytics cookies require consent and can be withdrawn at any time, meaning users who decline non-essential cookies can limit behavioral tracking on the Twilio website.
This provision states that users can manage their consent for advertising and analytics cookies through the TrustArc consent tool on Twilio's website, and that withdrawing consent will not retroactively affect prior processing.
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