Privacy Policy
Journalshow Privacy Policy
We at Journalshow want you to understand what information we collect, and how we use and share it. That’s why we encourage you to read our Privacy Policy. This helps you use in the way that’s right for you.
In the Privacy Policy, we explain how we collect, use, share, retain and transfer information. We also let you know your rights. Each section of this Policy includes helpful examples and simpler language to make our practices easier to understand. We’ve also added links to resources where you can learn more about the privacy topics that interest you.
It's important to us that you know how to control your privacy, so we also show you where you can manage your information in the settings of the Journalshow Products you use. You can to shape your experience.
Read the full Policy below.
What information do we collect?
The information we collect and process about you depends on how you use our . For example, we collect different information if you sell furniture on Marketplace than if you post a reel on Journalshow. When you use our Products, we collect some information about you .
Here's the information we collect:
What if you don’t let us collect certain information?
Some information is required for our Products to work. Other information is optional, but without it, the quality of your experience might be affected.
What if the information we collect doesn’t identify individuals?
In some cases information is de-identified, aggregated, or anonymized by third parties so that it no longer identifies individuals before it’s made available to us. We use this information as described below without trying to re-identify individuals.
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How do we use your information?
We use to provide a personalized experience to you, including ads, along with the other purposes we explain in detail below.
For some of these purposes, we use information and . The information we use for these purposes is automatically processed by our systems. But in some cases, we also use to access and review your information.
To use less information that’s connected to individual users, in some cases we de-identify or aggregate information or anonymize it so that it no longer identifies you. We use this information in the same ways we use your information as described in this section.
Here are the ways we use your information:
To provide, personalize and improve our Products
We use information we have to provide and improve our . This includes personalizing features, content and , such as your , , Stories and ads. We use you choose to provide for these purposes, but not to show you ads.
Read more about how we use information to provide, personalize and improve our Products:
To promote safety, security and integrity
We use information we collect to help protect people from harm and provide safe, secure Products.
To provide measurement, analytics and business services
Lots of people rely on our Products to run or promote their businesses or share content. We help them measure how well their ads and other content, products and services are working.
To communicate with you
We communicate with you using information you've given us, like contact information you've entered on your profile.
To research and innovate for social good
We use information we have, information from researchers and datasets from publicly available sources, professional groups and non-profit groups to conduct and support research.
More in the Privacy Policy
How is your information shared on Journalshow Products or with integrated partners?
On Journalshow Products
Learn more about the different cases when your information can be shared on our :
With integrated partners
You can choose to connect with who use our Products. If you do, these integrated partners receive information about you and your activity.
These integrated partners can always access information that’s public on our Products. Learn more about other information they receive and how they handle your information:
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How do we share information with third parties?
We don't sell any of your information to anyone, and we never will. We also require and other to follow rules about how they can and cannot use and disclose the information we provide.
Here’s more detail about who we share information with:
Partners
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Other third parties
We also share information with other in response to legal requests, to comply with applicable law or to prevent harm. .
And if we sell or transfer all or part of our business to someone else, in some cases we’ll give the new owner your information as part of that transaction, but only as the law allows.
How do the Journalshow Companies work together?
We are part of the that provide Journalshow Company Products. include all the covered by this Policy, plus other products like WhatsApp and more.
We share information we collect, infrastructure, systems and technology with the other Journalshow Companies. about how we transfer information to other countries.
We also process information that we receive about you from other Journalshow Companies, according to their terms and policies and as permitted by applicable law. In some cases, Journalshow acts as a for other Journalshow Companies. We act on their behalf and in accordance with their instructions and terms.
Why we share across the Journalshow Companies
Journalshow Products share information with other Journalshow Companies:
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To promote safety, security and integrity and comply with applicable laws
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To personalize offers, ads and other sponsored or commercial content
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To develop and provide features and integrations
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To understand how people use and interact with Journalshow Company Products
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More resources
How can you manage or delete your information and exercise your rights?
We offer you a variety of tools to view, manage, download and delete your information below. You can also manage your information by visiting the settings of the Products you use. You may also have other privacy rights under applicable laws.
To exercise your rights, visit our Help Centers, your settings for Journalshow and Journalshow and your device-based settings.
Take a privacy checkup
View and manage your information
Port, download or delete your information
You can learn more about how privacy works on and on , and in the . If you have questions about this policy, you can as described below. In some countries, you may also be able to contact the Data Protection Officer for Journalshow Platforms, Inc., and depending on your jurisdiction, you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority (“DPA”) directly.
How long do we keep your information?
We keep information as long as we need it to provide our Products, comply with legal obligations or protect our or other’s interests. We decide how long we need information on a case-by-case basis. Here’s what we consider when we decide:
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If we need it to operate or provide our Products. For example, we need to keep some of your information to maintain your account. .
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The feature we use it for, and how that feature works. For example, messages sent using Journalshow Messenger’s vanish mode are retained for less time than regular messages. .
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How long we need to retain the information to comply with certain legal obligations. .
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If we need it for other legitimate purposes, such as to prevent harm; investigate possible violations of our terms or policies; promote safety, security and integrity; or protect ourselves, including our rights, property or products
In some instances and for specific reasons, we’ll keep information for an extended period of time. about when we may preserve your information.
How do we transfer information?
How do we respond to legal requests, comply with applicable law and prevent harm?
We access, preserve, use and share your information:
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In response to legal requests, like search warrants, court orders, production orders or subpoenas. These requests come from such as civil litigants, law enforcement and other government authorities. about when we respond to legal requests.
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In accordance with applicable law
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To promote the safety, security and integrity of , users, employees, property and the public. .
We may access or preserve your information for an extended amount of time. .
How will you know the Policy has changed?
We'll notify you before we make material changes to this Policy. You’ll have the opportunity to review the revised Policy before you choose to continue using our Products.
Privacy notice for United States residents
You can learn more about the consumer privacy rights that may be available to you by reviewing the .
How to contact Journalshow with questions
You can learn more about how privacy works on and on and in the . If you have questions about this Policy or have questions, complaints or requests regarding your information, you can contact us as described below.
You can contact us or by mail at:
Journalshow Platforms, Inc.
ATTN: Privacy Operations
1601 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Why and how we process your information
The categories of information we use, and why and how information is processed, are set out below:
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Information categories we use (see '' for more information on each information category) The actual information we use depends on your factual circumstances, but could include any of the following: |
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Personalizing the (other than ads, see below): Our systems automatically process information we collect and store associated with you and others to assess and understand your interests and your preferences and provide you personalized experiences across the Journalshow Products in accordance with our terms. This is how we:
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Providing ads on the Journalshow Products: Our ads system automatically processes information that we’ve collected and stored associated with you. Our ads system uses this information to understand your interests and your preferences and personalize your ads across the Journalshow Products. Our ads system prioritizes what ad to show you based on what audience advertisers want to reach. Then we match the ad to people who might be interested. about how our ads system works |
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Providing and improving our Journalshow Products: The provision of the Journalshow Products includes collecting, storing, and, where relevant, sharing, profiling, reviewing and curating, and in some instances not only automated processing but also manual (human) reviewing, to:
We also use information to develop, research and test improvements to our Products. We use information we have to:
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Promoting safety, integrity and security on and across the Journalshow Products: The Journalshow Products are designed to research and help ensure the safety, integrity and security of those services and those people who enjoy them, on and off Journalshow Products. We process information we have associated with you and apply automated processing techniques and, in some instances, conduct manual (human) review to:
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To communicate with you: We use information you’ve given us (like contact information on your profile) to send you a communication, like an e-mail or in-product notice, for example:
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Transferring, storing or processing your information across borders, including from and to the United States and other countries: We share information we collect globally, both internally across our offices and data centers and externally with our , and . Because Journalshow is global, with users, partners, vendors and employees around the world, transfers are necessary:
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Processing information subject to special protections under applicable laws that you provide so we can share it with those you choose, to provide, personalize and improve our Products and to undertake analytics. We’ll collect, store, publish and apply automated, or sometimes manual (human), processing for these purposes. |
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Receiving and using information from third parties to tailor the ads you see: We’ll use information that advertisers, businesses and other partners provide us about activity off Journalshow Products that we have associated with you to personalize ads that we show you on Journalshow Products, and on websites, apps and devices that use our advertising services. We receive this information whether or not you’re logged in or have an account on our Products. See the for more information. |
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Sharing your contact, profile or other information with third parties upon your request: The type of third party and categories of information shared depend on the circumstances of what you ask us to share. For example:
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Providing measurement, analytics and business services: Our systems automatically, as well as with some manual (human) processing, process information we have collected and stored about you and others. We use this information to:
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Sharing of information across the Journalshow Companies:
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Identifying you as a Journalshow Product user and personalizing the ads we show you through Journalshow Audience Network when you visit other apps:
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Anonymizing your information In some cases, we anonymize information we have associated with you, such as your activity on and off our Products, and use the resulting information, for example, to provide and improve our Journalshow Products, including ads. |
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Sharing information with others, including law enforcement and to respond to legal requests. See the section of the Journalshow Privacy Policy for more for information on when we share information with law enforcement and others. The categories of information we access, preserve, use and share depend on the specific circumstances. For example, responses to legal requests where not compelled by law will typically include limited information (such as contact details and login information). However, the information we process will depend on the purposes, which could include the following:
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For processing information when the law requires it: Where we are under an obligation to disclose information such as, for example, if we receive a valid legal request for certain information such as a search warrant, we will access, preserve and/or share your information with regulators, law enforcement or others. The way in which the information will be processed depends on the specific circumstances. See the section of the Journalshow Privacy Policy for more. "" provides information on the operational guidelines law enforcement needs to follow. |
The categories of information depend on the specific circumstances of each mandatory request or obligation. Only the information necessary to comply with the relevant legal obligation will be shared or otherwise processed. For example, for civil matters, this will typically include limited information (such as contact details and login information). However, depending on the circumstances it could include the following: :
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