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IMDb's Privacy Notice requires users to consent to its practices simply by using the service (risk_flags-1) and specifies that privacy disputes will be governed by Washington state law (risk_flags-2). The service automatically collects various types of user data (data_use-1) and may receive additional information from third-party login services (data_use-2). IMDb also shares user data with third parties for transactions and operational services (data_use-3).
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By using the IMDb Services, you are consenting to the practices described in this Privacy Notice.
Why it matters: By simply using the services, users are automatically agreeing to all terms outlined in the Privacy Notice, which might include data collection and usage practices.
By using the IMDb Services, you are consenting to the practices described in this Privacy Notice.
Any dispute over privacy is subject to this Notice and our Conditions of Use, including limitations on damages, resolution of disputes, and application of the law of the state of Washington.
Why it matters: Users agree that any privacy disputes will be resolved under the laws of Washington state, potentially limiting legal remedies or making it harder to pursue claims under local laws.
If you choose to use IMDb Services, your use and any dispute over privacy is subject to this Notice and our [Conditions of Use](https://www.imdb.com/conditions), including limitations on damages, resolution of disputes, and application of the law of the state of Washington.
How the company collects, processes, and shares personal information.
IMDb automatically collects and stores certain types of information about your use of IMDb Services, including information about your interaction with content and services.
Why it matters: The service automatically gathers data on how you use it and your interactions, which could be used for profiling or targeted advertising without explicit input from you.
We automatically collect and store certain types of information about your use of IMDb Services, including information about your interaction with content and services available through IMDb Services. Like many websites, we use "cookies" and other unique identifiers, and we obtain certain types of information when your web browser or device accesses IMDb Services and other content served by or on behalf of IMDb on other websites.
IMDb might receive information about you from other sources, such as your name and email address when you sign in to IMDb Services using a third-party login service.
Why it matters: By using third-party login services, your information can be shared with IMDb, which could expand the scope of data collected about you beyond what you directly provide to IMDb.
We might receive information about you from other sources, such as your name and email address when you sign in to IMDb Services using a third-party login service.
IMDb shares users' personal information with third parties involved in transactions and employs other companies to perform functions on its behalf, providing them access to personal information.
Why it matters: Your personal information may be shared with external companies for transaction processing, marketing, and other services, which could increase exposure of your data to various entities.
You can tell when a third party is involved in your transactions, and we share users' personal information related to those transactions with that third party. * **Third-Party Service Providers**: We employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Examples include processing payments, removing repetitive information from user lists, analyzing data, providing marketing assistance, and transmitting content. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not use it for other purposes.
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Users can choose not to provide certain information, though this may limit access to many IMDb Services.
Why it helps: This allows users some control over their data input, even if it means foregoing certain functionalities, promoting data minimization.
You can choose not to provide certain information, but then you might not be able to take advantage of many of our IMDb Services.
Subject to applicable law, users have the right to request access to, correct, and delete their personal data, and to ask for data portability.
Why it helps: This empowers users with significant control over their personal information, allowing them to manage its accuracy, availability, and retention.
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to request access to, correct, and delete your personal data, and to ask for data portability. You may also object to our processing of your personal data or ask that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain instances.
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