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Walmart recognizes a browser-level technical signal as a valid opt-out mechanism, allowing users to exercise privacy rights without navigating manual opt-out processes.
You may exercise an opt-out of personal information sale and sharing, including for targeted advertising, by activating the GPC signal.
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"You may use the Global Privacy Control (GPC) to opt out of sale/sharing of your Personal Information (including for targeted advertising).Excerpt from Walmart's Privacy Notice
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Walmart recognizes a browser-level technical signal as a valid opt-out mechanism, allowing users to exercise privacy rights without navigating manual opt-out processes.
You may exercise an opt-out of personal information sale and sharing, including for targeted advertising, by activating the GPC signal.
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