“In order to use certain features (like accessing content), you need to create a user account, which requires us to collect and store your email address, password, and account settings.”
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Account creation is a prerequisite for accessing certain features, meaning this data collection is non-negotiable for those who want to use those features.
If you want to access certain features, you must provide Udemy with your email address, password, and account settings, which Udemy will store.
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Account creation is a prerequisite for accessing certain features, meaning this data collection is non-negotiable for those who want to use those features.
If you want to access certain features, you must provide Udemy with your email address, password, and account settings, which Udemy will store.
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