| 1 | | Effective as of 10 October 2024 |
| 1 | Effective as of 31 December 2024 |
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| 3 | 3 | ## **1\. About this Policy** |
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| 5 | | This Privacy Policy describes how we process your personal data at Spotify USA Inc. From now on, we'll call it the 'Policy'. |
| 5 | This Privacy Policy describes how we at Spotify USA Inc. process personal data of U.S. residents. From now on, we'll call it the 'Policy'. |
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| 7 | 7 | It applies to your use of: |
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| 9 | 9 | - all Spotify streaming services as a user. For example this includes: |
| 10 | 10 | - your use of Spotify on any device |
| 11 | 11 | - the personalization of your user experience. Watch [our personalization explainer video](https://www.spotify.com/us/safetyandprivacy/learn-more-about-privacy) to learn more about this. |
| 13 | 13 | - connection of your Spotify account with another application |
| 14 | 14 | - both our free or paid streaming options (each a '**Service Option**') |
| 15 | 15 | - other Spotify services which include a link to this Policy. These include Spotify websites, Customer Service and the Community Site |
| 16 | 16 | |
| 17 | 17 | From now on, we'll collectively call these the '**Spotify Service**'. |
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| 19 | | From time to time, we may develop new or offer additional services. They'll also be subject to this Policy, unless stated otherwise when we introduce them. IIf you reside in California, our supplemental [California Notice at Collection](https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/notice-at-collection/), applies in addition to this Policy. |
| 19 | From time to time, we may develop new or offer additional services. They'll also be subject to this Policy, unless stated otherwise when we introduce them. Our [California Notice at Collection](https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/notice-at-collection/) as required by the California Consumer Privacy Act applies to residents of California. If you are a resident of California, you should read this notice together with this Policy. |
| 20 | 20 | |
| 21 | 21 | **This Policy is _not_...** |
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| 23 | 23 | - the Spotify [Terms of Use](https://www.spotify.com/legal/end-user-agreement/), which is a separate document. The Terms of Use outline the legal contract between you and Spotify for using the Spotify Service. It also describes the rules of Spotify and your user rights |
| 24 | 24 | - about your use of other Spotify services which have their own privacy policy, such as Megaphone. |
| 25 | 25 | |
| 38 | 38 | On the 'Explicit Content' setting you can control whether explicit-rated content can be played on your Spotify account. |
| 39 | 39 | |
| 40 | 40 | - [Cookies Policy](https://www.spotify.com/legal/cookies-policy/): Information on how we use cookies and how to manage your cookie preferences. Cookies are files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website. |
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| 42 | 42 | ## **2\. Your personal data rights and controls** |
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| 44 | | Privacy laws give certain rights to individuals over their personal data. |
| 44 | Certain U.S. states have adopted privacy laws that give certain rights to individuals over their personal data. We provide these rights to all residents of the U.S., regardless of where they live. |
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| 46 | 46 | The table below explains: |
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| 48 | 48 | - your rights |
| 49 | | - circumstances when they apply |
| 50 | | - how to use them |
| 49 | - how to exercise them |
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| 52 | | You can also watch our video about [Your Privacy Controls](https://www.spotify.com/us/safetyandprivacy/personal-data-collected). You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights. |
| 51 | You can also watch our video about [Your Privacy Controls](https://www.spotify.com/us/safetyandprivacy/learn-more-about-privacy). You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights. |
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| 55 | 54 | **It's your right to...** |
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| 320 | 305 | **Categories** |
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| 324 | | **Categories under CCPA** |
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| 328 | 309 | **Description** |
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| 333 | 314 | Usage Data |
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| 337 | | Internet or other electronic network activity information; |
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| 339 | | Geolocation data (i.e.,your non-precise location as derived from your IP address); |
| 340 | | |
| 341 | | Commercial information; and |
| 342 | | |
| 343 | | Inferences |
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| 347 | 318 | Personal data collected and processed about you when you're accessing or using the Spotify Service. |
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| 349 | 320 | There are a few types of information this includes, listed in the following sections. |
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| 351 | 322 | **Information about how you use Spotify** |
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