Privacy Policy

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33## **1\. About this Policy**
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5This Privacy Policy describes how we process your personal data at Spotify USA Inc. From now on, we'll call it the 'Policy'.
5This 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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77It applies to your use of:
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99- all Spotify streaming services as a user. For example this includes:
1010 - your use of Spotify on any device
1111 - 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.
1313 - connection of your Spotify account with another application
1414 - both our free or paid streaming options (each a '**Service Option**')
1515- other Spotify services which include a link to this Policy. These include Spotify websites, Customer Service and the Community Site
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1717From now on, we'll collectively call these the '**Spotify Service**'.
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19From 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.
19From 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.
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2121**This Policy is _not_...**
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2323- 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
2424- about your use of other Spotify services which have their own privacy policy, such as Megaphone.
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3838On the 'Explicit Content' setting you can control whether explicit-rated content can be played on your Spotify account.
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4040- [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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4242## **2\. Your personal data rights and controls**
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44Privacy laws give certain rights to individuals over their personal data.
44Certain 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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4646The table below explains:
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4848- your rights
49- circumstances when they apply
50- how to use them
49- how to exercise them
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52You 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.
51You 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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5554**It's your right to...**
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249248**Categories**
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253**Categories under CCPA**
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257252**Description**
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262257User Data
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266Identifiers; and
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268Characteristics of protected classifications under California or U.S. law (i.e., your age and gender)
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272261Personal data that we need to create your Spotify account and that enables you to use the Spotify Service.
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274263The type of data collected and used depends on the type of Service Option you have. It also depends on how you create your account, the country you are in, and if you use third party services to sign in. This may include your:
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276265- profile name
277266- email address
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293282Street Address Data
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297Geolocation data
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301286We may ask for and process your street address for the following reasons:
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303288- to check eligibility for a Service Option
304289- to deliver notices which are required by law
305290- to deliver support options
306291- for billing and tax administration
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320305**Categories**
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324**Categories under CCPA**
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328309**Description**
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333314Usage Data
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337Internet or other electronic network activity information;
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339Geolocation data (i.e.,your non-precise location as derived from your IP address);
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341Commercial information; and
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343Inferences
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347318Personal data collected and processed about you when you're accessing or using the Spotify Service.
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349320There are a few types of information this includes, listed in the following sections.
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351322**Information about how you use Spotify**
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416**Categories under CCPA**
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420387**Description**
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425392Payment and Purchase Data
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429Commercial information
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433396If you make any purchases from Spotify or sign up for a paid Service Option or a trial, we will need to process your payment data.
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435398The exact personal data collected and used will vary depending on the payment method. It will include information such as:
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437400- name
438401- date of birth
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448411Survey and Research Data
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452Identifiers; and
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454other information you share
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458415When you respond to a survey or take part in user research, we collect and use the personal data you provide as described in the survey or research.
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462419We receive some of the data mentioned above from third parties. The below table describes the categories of those third parties.
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