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77## TERMS OF SERVICE
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9AGREEMENT AND GENERAL TERMS OF USEThese Terms of Service (the "Terms") constitute the agreement between Dictionary.com, LLC ("Dictionary," "we," "us," or "our") and you as a user who accesses, subscribes to access, or otherwise establishes a connection ("user," "you," or "your") to the world wide web sites known as Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com (including any sub-domains) (the "Sites") and any related Dictionary products and services including the Dictionary.com mobile app. Our provision of the Site and related products and services are referred to collectively as the "Services." If you have any questions about these Terms or our Services, please contact us at [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bac9cfcacad5c8cefaded3d9ced3d5d4dbc8c394d9d5d7).
9AGREEMENT AND GENERAL TERMS OF USEThese Terms of Service (the "Terms") constitute the agreement between Dictionary.com, LLC ("Dictionary," "we," "us," or "our") and you as a user who accesses, subscribes to access, or otherwise establishes a connection ("user," "you," or "your") to the world wide web sites known as Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com (including any sub-domains) (the "Sites") and any related Dictionary products and services including the Dictionary.com mobile app. Our provision of the Site and related products and services are referred to collectively as the "Services." If you have any questions about these Terms or our Services, please contact us at [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#265553565649545266424f45524f494847545f0845494b).
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1111PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY AND BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION, A CLASS ACTION WAIVER, AND A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL, WHICH AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING HOW TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE WITH DICTIONARY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
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1313- The Services may collect, use, store, share, and otherwise process personal information about you. Please see our Privacy & Cookie Policy for details.
1414- Our Services are intended for general audiences over the age of 16 years old and we do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 16 years old. If you are a parent or legal guardian of a user under the age of 18 (or the age of legal majority), you agree to be fully responsible for the acts or omissions of such user in relation to our Services. If you use our Services on behalf of another person or entity, (a) all references to "you" throughout these Terms will include that person or entity, (b) you represent that you are authorized to accept these Terms on that person's or entity's behalf, and (c) in the event you or the person or entity violates these Terms, the person or entity agrees to be responsible to us.
1515- You must agree to abide by all of the provisions of these Terms in order to remain an authorized user of the Services and your use of the Services constitutes your agreement to abide by these Terms. You are solely responsible for your use of the Services and for ensuring that your use complies fully with the provisions of these Terms. Your rights are personal and non-assignable. This means that you will be responsible for the acts of anyone accessing the Services through you or using your name and password.
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6464CLAIMS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY AND BINDING ARBITRATION, CLASS WAIVER, AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER. Please read the following important section carefully.
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6666- Except for small claims disputes or claims related to intellectual property, you and we waive our rights to a jury trial and to have any dispute arising out of or related to the Services resolved in court. Instead, disputes relating in any way to the Services must be submitted to binding arbitration administered by JAMS. The Federal Arbitration Act and federal arbitration law apply to this agreement. The most recent version of the JAMS Rules are available at www.jamsadr.com/rules-download and are hereby incorporated by reference. The arbitrator, not the court, will resolve the issue of arbitrability.
6767- You and we agree that any dispute arising out of or related to the Services is personal to you and us and that any dispute will be resolved solely through individual action, and will not be brought as a class arbitration, class action, or any other type of representative proceeding.
6868- You and we agree that for any arbitration you initiate, you will pay the filing fee (up to a maximum of $250 if you are a consumer), and we will pay the remaining JAMS fees and costs. For any arbitration initiated by us, we will pay all JAMS fees and costs. You have the right to an in-person arbitration hearing in your hometown area. Any state or federal court having jurisdiction thereof may enter judgment of any award the arbitrator renders.
69- You have the right to opt out of binding arbitration within 30 days of the date you first accepted the terms of this section by sending an email to [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#59292b302f383a20193d303a2d303637382b20773a3634). In order to be effective, the opt-out notice must include your full name and address and clearly indicate your intent to opt out of binding arbitration. By opting out of binding arbitration, you are agreeing to resolve disputes in accordance with the section, "Law Governing Performance and Disputes."
69- You have the right to opt out of binding arbitration within 30 days of the date you first accepted the terms of this section by sending an email to [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#90e0e2f9e6f1f3e9d0f4f9f3e4f9fffef1e2e9bef3fffd). In order to be effective, the opt-out notice must include your full name and address and clearly indicate your intent to opt out of binding arbitration. By opting out of binding arbitration, you are agreeing to resolve disputes in accordance with the section, "Law Governing Performance and Disputes."
7070- If any portion of this section is found to be unenforceable or unlawful for any reason, (a) the unenforceable or unlawful provision shall be severed from these Terms of Use; (b) severance of the unenforceable or unlawful provision shall have no impact whatsoever on the remainder of this section or the parties' ability to compel arbitration of any remaining claims on an individual basis pursuant to this section; and (c) to the extent that any claims must therefore proceed on a class, collective, consolidated, or representative basis, such claims must be litigated in a civil court of competent jurisdiction and not in arbitration, and the parties agree that litigation of those claims shall be stayed pending the outcome of any individual claims in arbitration. Further, if any part of this section is found to prohibit an individual claim seeking public injunctive relief, that provision will have no effect to the extent such relief is allowed to be sought out of arbitration, and the remainder of this section will be enforceable.
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7272GENERAL TERMS. These Terms and any posted rules on the Services constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No waiver by Dictionary of any breach or default under these Terms will be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default. Our agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Dictionary and our successors, trustees, and permitted assignees. We may assign this agreement or any of its rights or obligations under these Terms with or without notice to you.
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7474## PRIVACY POLICY
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76This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Dictionary.com, LLC ("Dictionary," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses and otherwise processes information about you. This Policy applies to information we collect as a data controller when you access or use our websites (the "Sites") and any related online Dictionary products and services including the Dictionary.com mobile app [available here](https://www.dictionary.com/e/apps/) (provision of the Sites and related products and services, collectively the "Services"), and when you otherwise interact with us, such as through our customer support channels.
76This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Dictionary.com, LLC ("Dictionary," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses and otherwise processes information about you. This Policy applies to information we collect as a data controller when you access or use our websites (the "Sites") and any related online Dictionary products and services including the Dictionary.com mobile app available here (provision of the Sites and related products and services, collectively the "Services"), and when you otherwise interact with us, such as through our customer support channels.
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7878We may change this Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of this Policy. If we make material changes, we will provide you with additional notice (such as by adding a statement to the Services or sending you a notification). Some states may provide additional privacy rights, please refer to the Additional Information Regarding Your State Privacy Rights section to learn more. We encourage you to review this Policy whenever you access the Services or otherwise interact with us to stay informed about our information practices and the choices available to you.
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8080**1\. INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND MEANS OF COLLECTION. The information we collect about you depends on how you interact with us or use our Services. In this section, we describe the categories of information we collect and the sources of this information.**
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8282- Information you Provide directly to us. We collect information you provide directly to us. For example, we collect information directly from you when you open an account or sign up for our newsletters, fill out a form, submit or post content through our Services (such as via message boards, chat groups, or surveys), make a purchase (such as a subscription), communicate with us via third-party platforms, participate in a contest, sweepstakes, or promotion, request customer support, or otherwise communicate with us. The types of information we collect include your name, username, email address, postal address, phone number, demographic information (age, gender, etc.), payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.
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166166- How We Share Information We Collect About Children.
167167 - Service Providers: We may share information collected from your child with vendors who provide services on our behalf such as email messaging, customer service, trouble shooting, video conferencing, and appointment booking and scheduling.
168168 - Sale or merger of our business: We may transfer information to a third party if we or any of our affiliates are involved in a corporate restructuring (e.g., a sale, merger, or other transfer of assets).
169169 - Law enforcement purposes and public safety: If requested or required by government authorities, such as law enforcement authorities, courts, or regulators, or otherwise to comply with the law, we may disclose any information we have about our users. We may disclose information collected in order to exercise or protect legal rights or defend against legal claims. We also may be required to disclose information in response to a lawful request by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
170170- How to Access and Delete Your Child's Personal Information.
171 - Access: As a parent, you have control of your child's information including the information provided during the creation of an account, and you can view and correct your child's account-related information at any time by signing into your account., please contact us at [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6616140f1007051f26020f05120f090807141f4805090b).
172 - Deletion: If at any time you wish to stop further collection or use of your child's information, you can delete your account by visiting your account settings and clicking "delete account," and you can ask that we delete your child's previously-collected information by contacting us [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#50202239263133291034393324393f3e3122297e333f3d).
171 - Access: As a parent, you have control of your child's information including the information provided during the creation of an account, and you can view and correct your child's account-related information at any time by signing into your account., please contact us at [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#69191b001f080a10290d000a1d000607081b10470a0604).
172 - Deletion: If at any time you wish to stop further collection or use of your child's information, you can delete your account by visiting your account settings and clicking "delete account," and you can ask that we delete your child's previously-collected information by contacting us [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4c4c6ddc2d5d7cdf4d0ddd7c0dddbdad5c6cd9ad7dbd9).
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174If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without the consent of the parent or legal guardian, we will delete that information. If you believe that a child under 18 may have provided us with personal information without the consent of their parent or legal guardian, please contact us at: [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e696948f9087859fa6828f85928f898887949fc885898b).
174If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without the consent of the parent or legal guardian, we will delete that information. If you believe that a child under 18 may have provided us with personal information without the consent of their parent or legal guardian, please contact us at: [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#79090b100f181a00391d101a0d101617180b00571a1614).
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176176**8\. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT.** Our Services may include links to other websites and embedded content such as videos provided by third parties or social media plugins. Those parties' privacy practices may differ from those of Dictionary. If you engage with any of those third-party providers, your information is governed by their privacy statements. We encourage you to carefully read the privacy statement of any website you visit.
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178178**9.YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND CHOICES.**
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180180- Access, Correction, and Deletion. Depending upon where you are located you may have the right to (1) request to know more about and access your personal information, including in a portable format, (2) request deletion of your personal information, (3) request correction of inaccurate personal information, and (4) Request to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising, Sell or Sharing of your personal information. For more information regarding these rights and details of how to exercise these rights please see Additional Information Regarding Your Privacy Rights.
181181- Nondiscrimination. Some state laws, such as California and Virginia, specify that you have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights under those laws.
182182- Location Information. When you first launch any of our mobile apps that collect precise location information, you will be asked to consent to the app's collection of this information. If you initially consent to our collection of such location information, you can subsequently stop the collection of this information at any time by changing the preferences on your mobile device.
183- Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies. Dictionary uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze visits to and use of our Services and how consumers are interacting with our marketing communications. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually adjust your browser settings to remove or reject browser cookies. You can also adjust certain cookie settings by clicking [here](http://www.dictionary.com/), and navigating to the footer and using your mouse to click the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link, then selecting your preferences. Please note that removing or rejecting cookies could affect the availability and functionality of our Services.
183- Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies. Dictionary uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze visits to and use of our Services and how consumers are interacting with our marketing communications. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually adjust your browser settings to remove or reject browser cookies. You can also adjust certain cookie settings by clicking here, and navigating to the footer and using your mouse to click the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link, then selecting your preferences. Please note that removing or rejecting cookies could affect the availability and functionality of our Services.
184184- Communication Preferences. You may opt out of receiving promotional contact from Dictionary by following the instructions in those communications. If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional emails, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations.
185185- Mobile Push Notifications. With your permission, we may send push notifications to your mobile device. You can deactivate these messages at any time by changing the notification settings on your mobile device.
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187187**10\. Additional Information Regarding Your Privacy Rights**
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189189**STATES NOTICE OF COLLECTION AND PRIVACY RIGHTS. Some states require that we provide additional information regarding our privacy practices and your privacy rights. States that have passed comprehensive privacy laws giving residents specific privacy rights include: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Below we provide you additional notices about our privacy practices and consumer rights relating to your information. Some of the rights may depend on whether you are a resident of a state with specific privacy laws, as well as other factors.**
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207207Please see the "Your Consumer Privacy Rights" section for more information about how to opt-out of our sharing of personal information.
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209209- **Sensitive Personal Information:** Privacy laws in some states specify certain rights with respect to our collection of certain information those laws designate as "sensitive" personal information ("Sensitive Personal Information"). We obtain consent to collect that information in those states where consent is required. Moreover, each state's privacy law may consider different pieces of information to be Sensitive Personal Information. When we notify residents of certain states that we collect Sensitive Personal Information, that means that we collect Sensitive Personal Information within the meaning of the law of that particular state.
210210- **Your Consumer Privacy Rights:** Depending on where you reside, you may have the right to: (1) request to know more about and access your personal information, (2) request deletion of your personal information, (3) request correction of inaccurate personal information; (4) receive the personal information you provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and/or transmit that data to a third party; (5) not be discriminated against by us because you exercised any of your rights; and (6) appeal any decision we have made about your request by following any instructions in any communication you may receive from us notifying you of our decision.
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212You may also have the right to opt out of sharing and sales at any time by clicking [here](https://privacyportal.onetrust.com/webform/b7274337-1a89-410c-b2c8-1d563f27053a/draft/291e3f46-17e2-4417-b88e-843d45f1b775). You can also opt out of certain targeted advertising, sharing and sales by visiting our Services with a legally-recognized universal choice signal enabled (such as the Global Privacy Control). Our Sites are configured to recognize these signals which are also often labeled as "do not track" or "opt-out preference" or "global preference". Please note that, depending on which legally-recognized opt-out preference signal you use and whether you are logged into your account with us, our processing of the signal may be limited to the specific browser or device that you are using. You may need to renew your opt-out choice if you use a different browser or device to access our Services. Please see the Your Privacy Rights and Choices section above for more information about the privacy rights you may have, how to exercise your rights, and how we will verify your requests.
212You may also have the right to opt out of sharing and sales at any time by clicking [here](https://advertising.inmobi.com/page/opt-out). You can also opt out of certain targeted advertising, sharing and sales by visiting our Services with a legally-recognized universal choice signal enabled (such as the Global Privacy Control). Our Sites are configured to recognize these signals which are also often labeled as "do not track" or "opt-out preference" or "global preference". Please note that, depending on which legally-recognized opt-out preference signal you use and whether you are logged into your account with us, our processing of the signal may be limited to the specific browser or device that you are using. You may need to renew your opt-out choice if you use a different browser or device to access our Services. Please see the Your Privacy Rights and Choices section above for more information about the privacy rights you may have, how to exercise your rights, and how we will verify your requests.
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214214- **Notice of Financial Incentive:** We offer various financial incentives. For example, we may provide discounts, coupons, or other benefits to customers who join membership programs or sign up to receive our marketing emails or text messages. When you participate in a financial incentive, we collect personal information from you, such as identifiers (like your email address or phone number), commercial information (like your purchase preferences and interests or purchase history), professional or employment-related information, inferences drawn about your preferences, and other categories of personal data that relate to or are reasonably capable of being associated with you. You can opt into a financial incentive by following the sign-up or participation instructions provided, and, for any ongoing benefits, you can opt-out at any time, such as by following the unsubscribe instructions in the applicable program's terms and conditions, promotional emails, or text messages, or contacting us at [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection). In some cases, we may provide additional terms and conditions for a financial incentive, which we will provide to you when you sign up. The value of your personal information is reasonably related to the value of the offer or discount presented to you.
215215- **California Shine the Light:** If you are a resident of the State of California, under the California Civil Code, you have the right to request from companies conducting business in California a list of all third parties to which the company has disclosed personal information (as defined by California law) during the preceding year for direct marketing purposes. Alternatively, the law provides that if a company has a privacy policy that gives either an opt-out for use of your personal information by third parties for their own marketing purposes, the company may instead provide you with information on how to exercise your disclosure choice options. We qualify for the alternative option. If you are a California resident and you want to opt out of such sharing, please send your request via email to [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) and include your name, street address, city, state, and zip code (your street address is optional if you wish to receive a response to your request via email. Please include your zip code for our own record-keeping).
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217217**11.ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN EUROPE. If you are located in the European Economic Area ("EEA"), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the following section applies to you.**
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222222 - To comply with our legal obligations (e.g., to maintain a record of your consents and track those who have opted out of marketing communications).
223223 - When we have your consent to do so (e.g., when you opt in to receive marketing communications from us). When consent is the legal basis for our processing your personal data, you may withdraw such consent at any time.
224224- **Data Subject Requests****.** Please see the Your Privacy Rights and Choices section above for more information about your privacy rights. In addition, you may have the right to object to certain processing or request we restrict certain processing. To request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, or to exercise any other right you may have, please email us at [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection). You can also access, correct, or delete certain information stored within your online account by logging into your account and visiting the "Settings" page.
225225- To assist us in processing your request in timely manner, please make your request in English if you are able to do so. Your request should include any information relevant to your request, including, without limitation: (i) your name, email and postal address; (ii) the specific right you are asserting (e.g., removal); and (iii) if you are requesting removal, a brief explanation of why you believe such information should be removed. We may verify your request by asking you to provide additional information related to your recent interactions with us, such as by asking you to provide information that matches what we have on file about you or by having you log into your account to submit or confirm the request.
226226- If you are submitting a rights request as an authorized agent, you are required to submit proof of your authorization to make the request, such as a valid power of attorney or proof that you have signed permission from the individual who is the subject of the request. Please do not provide any sensitive personal information in connection with this request, such as a driver's license or other government-issued ID. In some cases, we may be required to contact the individual who is the subject of the request to verify his or her own identity or confirm you have permission to submit this request. If you are an authorized agent seeking to make a request, please email us at [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection).
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228We take data protection seriously, and you can reach our Data Protection Representative in the European Union by sending an email to us at [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7c0c0e150a1d1f053c18151f081513121d0e05521f1311 "mailto:privacy@dictionary.com"). Please note that this email address is only for privacy-related inquiries. General website assistance can be obtained through our Contact Us web page or by emailing [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#91e2e4e1e1fee3e5d1f5f8f2e5f8fefff0e3e8bff2fefc "mailto:support@dictionary.com").
228We take data protection seriously, and you can reach our Data Protection Representative in the European Union by sending an email to us at [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9aeae8f3ecfbf9e3dafef3f9eef3f5f4fbe8e3b4f9f5f7 "mailto:privacy@dictionary.com"). Please note that this email address is only for privacy-related inquiries. General website assistance can be obtained through our Contact Us web page or by emailing [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#91e2e4e1e1fee3e5d1f5f8f2e5f8fefff0e3e8bff2fefc "mailto:support@dictionary.com").
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230230If you have a concern about our processing of personal data that we are not able to resolve, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority where you reside. Contact details for your Data Protection Authority can be found using the links below:
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232232For individuals in the EEA: [https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members\_en](https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en)
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234234For individuals in the UK: [https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/](https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/)
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236236For individuals in Switzerland: [https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home/the-fdpic/contact.html](https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home/the-fdpic/contact.html)
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238238Where required by law, we provide adequate protection for the transfer of personal data in accordance with applicable law, such as by obtaining your consent, relying on the European Commission's adequacy decisions, or executing Standard Contractual Clauses
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240**12\. CONTACT US. If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or the manner in which your information is processed, collected, or would like to submit a request to us, please contact us by emailing [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e494968d9285879da4808d87908d8b8a85969dca878b89).**
240**12\. CONTACT US. If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or the manner in which your information is processed, collected, or would like to submit a request to us, please contact us by emailing [\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9dedeff4ebfcfee4ddf9f4fee9f4f2f3fcefe4b3fef2f0).**
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242242Dictionary Media Group
243243777 Mariners Island Blvd., Suite 600,
244244San Mateo, CA, USA 94404
245[\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92e1e7e2e2fde0e6d2f6fbf1e6fbfdfcf3e0ebbcf1fdff)
245[\[email protected\]](https://dictionary.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6e1d1b1e1e011c1a2e0a070d1a0701000f1c17400d0103)
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247247## **COOKIE POLICY**
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249249This Cookie Policy explains how cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, clear gifs, and other similar files or technologies may be used to collect and store the information automatically collected about your computer, device, and Service usage and how you can control the use of these technologies.
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251251- **Cookies and other Trackers.**