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This clause discloses that Verizon actively uses mobile browsing and app usage data—potentially sensitive behavioral information—to shape the marketing and recommendations users receive.
Interpretive note: The excerpt ends with '...' so additional uses of the data within the Custom Experience program beyond personalization of communications and recommendations may not be captured.
The updated policy discloses a new partnership between Verizon Dollars and the Glance lockscreen app. Under the revised terms, Verizon Wireless customers who elect to participate may have limited information disclosed to Glance for eligibility verification and customer support. If you consent, Glance may collect, use, and share personal information, including sensitive personal information, as described in the Glance AI privacy policy, for purposes such as delivering interest-based advertising. You can stop participating by uninstalling the Glance app.
View change record →The updated policy explicitly authorizes Verizon to collect and use voice recordings and biometric identifiers for training employees and systems, account security, and personalization. The policy now states that customer information will be used to determine eligibility for employment-related discounts, Verizon Dollars rewards, and service upgrades. Partner data sharing has been expanded to include service entitlements and reward information. You can review Verizon's privacy choices page to understand opt-out options for marketing and personalization.
View change record →The updated policy expands privacy protections and opt-out mechanisms to Frontier customers and clarifies Verizon's data practices. The policy now explicitly states that Verizon does not collect personal information to train large language models, and it clarifies that information may be shared with partners for business or operational purposes such as billing. The revised marketing consent model shifts from automatic opt-out to a model where Verizon may seek consent before marketing different services; however, customers retain the ability to limit use and disclosure of Customer Proprietary Network Information and certain credit information in response to such requests. You can opt out of marketing-related calls, manage online advertising preferences through My Verizon, or contact Frontier at 1-855-484-2894 to update account preferences.
View change record →Verizon may use your mobile browsing history and app usage data as inputs to the communications and product or service recommendations it sends you.
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We process your data for necessary purposes as described in the main Policy, and for secondary purposes. We use both human and automated means to process your data.
Comply with applicable laws, lawful requests, and legal process, such as to respond to subpoenas or requests from government authorities
Any personal information we collect from you to verify your identity in connection with your request will be used solely for the purposes of verification.
"Our Custom Experience program uses information about sites you visit and apps you use on your mobile device to help us better personalize our communications with you, give you more relevant product and service recommendations...Excerpt from Verizon's Privacy Policy
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This clause discloses that Verizon actively uses mobile browsing and app usage data—potentially sensitive behavioral information—to shape the marketing and recommendations users receive.
Verizon may use your mobile browsing history and app usage data as inputs to the communications and product or service recommendations it sends you.
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