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| f | 1 | # Meta Open Source - Privacy Policy | f | 1 | # Meta Open Source - Privacy Policy |
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| n | 3 | _Effective April 25, 2023_ | n | ||
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| 5 | This Privacy Policy describes Meta Platforms, Inc. ( **"Meta"** , **"we"** , **" | 3 | On this page _Effective April 25, 2023_ This Privacy Policy describes Meta Platf | ||
| > | us"** or **"our"** ) practices for handling your information in connection with | > | orms, Inc. ( **"Meta"** , **"we"** , **"us"** or **"our"** ) practices for handl | ||
| > | this website and our open source-related websites ( **"Websites"** ) and any con | > | ing your information in connection with this website and our open source-related | ||
| > | tent, related documentation, information and services (e.g. apps, tutorials, too | > | websites ( **"Websites"** ) and any content, related documentation, information | ||
| > | ls to support the developer workflow, access to resources, etc.) made available | > | and services (e.g. apps, tutorials, tools to support the developer workflow, ac | ||
| > | to you on this website (collectively, the **"Services"** ). This Privacy Policy | > | cess to resources, etc.) made available to you on this website (collectively, th | ||
| > | describes the personal information we process to support our Services. | > | e **"Services"** ). This Privacy Policy describes the personal information we pr | ||
| > | ocess to support our Services. For clarity, this Privacy Policy only applies to | ||||
| > | the Websites and does not apply to any: | ||||
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| 7 | For clarity, this Privacy Policy only applies to the Websites and does not apply | ||||
| > | to any: | ||||
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| 9 | - use of open source code, documentation or specifications made available on Git | 4 | - use of open source code, documentation or specifications made available on Git | ||
| > | Hub, which are governed by the terms of the applicable open source license; | > | Hub, which are governed by the terms of the applicable open source license; | ||
| 10 | - pull requests, issues and any other interactions or features related to partic | 5 | - pull requests, issues and any other interactions or features related to partic | ||
| > | ipation in open source projects on GitHub, which are governed by GitHub's terms | > | ipation in open source projects on GitHub, which are governed by GitHub's terms | ||
| > | and conditions; or | > | and conditions; or | ||
| 11 | - use of any other Meta website, service or product, which are governed by the t | 6 | - use of any other Meta website, service or product, which are governed by the t | ||
| > | erms and conditions applicable to those offerings. | > | erms and conditions applicable to those offerings. | ||
| 12 | 7 | ||||
| n | 13 | #### What Kinds of Information Do We Collect? | n | 8 | ## What Kinds of Information Do We Collect? |
| 14 | 9 | ||||
| 15 | When you interact with us through our Services, we may collect or receive the fo | 10 | When you interact with us through our Services, we may collect or receive the fo | ||
| > | llowing types of information: | > | llowing types of information: | ||
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| 36 | **_Social media features._** Our Services may use social media features, such as | 31 | **_Social media features._** Our Services may use social media features, such as | ||
| > | the Facebook "like" button, the "Tweet" button and other sharing widgets ( **"S | > | the Facebook "like" button, the "Tweet" button and other sharing widgets ( **"S | ||
| > | ocial Media Features"** ). You may be given the option by such Social Media Feat | > | ocial Media Features"** ). You may be given the option by such Social Media Feat | ||
| > | ures to post information about your activities on a website to a profile page of | > | ures to post information about your activities on a website to a profile page of | ||
| > | yours that is provided by a third party social media network in order to share | > | yours that is provided by a third party social media network in order to share | ||
| > | with others within your network. Social Media Features are either hosted by the | > | with others within your network. Social Media Features are either hosted by the | ||
| > | respective social media network or hosted directly on our Websites. To the exten | > | respective social media network or hosted directly on our Websites. To the exten | ||
| > | t the Social Media Features are hosted by the respective social media network(s) | > | t the Social Media Features are hosted by the respective social media network(s) | ||
| > | and you click through to these from our Websites, the latter may receive inform | > | and you click through to these from our Websites, the latter may receive inform | ||
| > | ation showing that you have visited our Websites. If you are logged in to your s | > | ation showing that you have visited our Websites. If you are logged in to your s | ||
| > | ocial media account, it is possible that the respective social media network can | > | ocial media account, it is possible that the respective social media network can | ||
| > | link your visit to our Websites with your social media profile. Your interactio | > | link your visit to our Websites with your social media profile. Your interactio | ||
| > | ns with Social Media Features are governed by the privacy policies of the compan | > | ns with Social Media Features are governed by the privacy policies of the compan | ||
| > | ies providing the relevant Social Media Features. | > | ies providing the relevant Social Media Features. | ||
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| n | 38 | #### Cookies and Similar Technologies | n | 33 | ## Cookies and Similar Technologies |
| 39 | 34 | ||||
| 40 | Cookies are small pieces of text used to store information on web browsers. Cook | 35 | Cookies are small pieces of text used to store information on web browsers. Cook | ||
| > | ies are used to store and receive identifiers and other information on computers | > | ies are used to store and receive identifiers and other information on computers | ||
| > | , phones and other devices. We use cookies and similar technologies, for such th | > | , phones and other devices. We use cookies and similar technologies, for such th | ||
| > | ings as maintaining and monitoring the infrastructure of the Services, ensuring | > | ings as maintaining and monitoring the infrastructure of the Services, ensuring | ||
| > | security protections, analyzing how our Services perform and other analytics pur | > | security protections, analyzing how our Services perform and other analytics pur | ||
| > | poses, and fulfilling other legitimate purposes as further described in this Pri | > | poses, and fulfilling other legitimate purposes as further described in this Pri | ||
| > | vacy Policy. We also use analytics cookies to better understand how our Services | > | vacy Policy. We also use analytics cookies to better understand how our Services | ||
| > | are being used by tracking how you interact with the Services and where you cli | > | are being used by tracking how you interact with the Services and where you cli | ||
| > | ck. | > | ck. | ||
| 41 | 36 | ||||
| n | 42 | We use cookies served by Google Analytics to collect limited data directly from | n | 37 | We use cookies served by Google Analytics to collect limited data directly from |
| > | end-user browsers to enable us to better understand your use of the Services, in | > | end-user browsers to enable us to better understand your use of the Services, in | ||
| > | cluding making use of the demographics and interests reports services of Google | > | cluding making use of the demographics and interests reports services of Google | ||
| > | Analytics. Further information on how Google collects and uses this data, includ | > | Analytics. Further information on how Google collects and uses this data, includ | ||
| > | ing processing in the United States, can be found at https://www.google.com/poli | > | ing processing in the United States, can be found at https://www.google.com/poli | ||
| > | cies/privacy/partners/ . You can opt-out of all Google supported analytics withi | > | cies/privacy/partners/ (opens in a new tab) . You can opt-out of all Google supp | ||
| > | n the Services by going to the following webpage: https://tools.google.com/dlpag | > | orted analytics within the Services by going to the following webpage: https://t | ||
| > | e/gaoptout . | > | ools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout (opens in a new tab) . | ||
| 43 | 38 | ||||
| 44 | Learn more about how we use cookies by reading our Cookie Policy . | 39 | Learn more about how we use cookies by reading our Cookie Policy . | ||
| 45 | 40 | ||||
| n | 46 | #### How Do We Use Information? | n | 41 | ## How Do We Use Information? |
| 47 | 42 | ||||
| 48 | We will use the information described above for the purpose of operating and pro | 43 | We will use the information described above for the purpose of operating and pro | ||
| > | viding the Websites and our Services. Specifically, we will use the information | > | viding the Websites and our Services. Specifically, we will use the information | ||
| > | for the following purposes: | > | for the following purposes: | ||
| 49 | 44 | ||||
| 52 | - **_Promote safety, integrity and security._** We use the information that we h | 47 | - **_Promote safety, integrity and security._** We use the information that we h | ||
| > | ave to verify accounts and activity, combat harmful conduct, maintain the integr | > | ave to verify accounts and activity, combat harmful conduct, maintain the integr | ||
| > | ity of our Services, and promote safety and security on our Websites. For exampl | > | ity of our Services, and promote safety and security on our Websites. For exampl | ||
| > | e, we use data that we have to investigate suspicious activity or breaches of th | > | e, we use data that we have to investigate suspicious activity or breaches of th | ||
| > | e Terms of Use; | > | e Terms of Use; | ||
| 53 | - **_For any other purposes_** disclosed to you at the time we collect your info | 48 | - **_For any other purposes_** disclosed to you at the time we collect your info | ||
| > | rmation or pursuant to your consent. | > | rmation or pursuant to your consent. | ||
| 54 | 49 | ||||
| n | 55 | #### How We Share Information | n | 50 | ## How We Share Information |
| 56 | 51 | ||||
| 57 | There are certain circumstances in which we may share your information with cert | 52 | There are certain circumstances in which we may share your information with cert | ||
| > | ain third parties without further notice to you, as set forth below: | > | ain third parties without further notice to you, as set forth below: | ||
| 58 | 53 | ||||
| 61 | - **_Business transfers._** We may share your information in connection with a s | 56 | - **_Business transfers._** We may share your information in connection with a s | ||
| > | ubstantial corporate transaction, such as the sale of a website, a merger, conso | > | ubstantial corporate transaction, such as the sale of a website, a merger, conso | ||
| > | lidation, asset sale, or in the unlikely event of bankruptcy. | > | lidation, asset sale, or in the unlikely event of bankruptcy. | ||
| 62 | - **_With your consent._** We may share information for any other purposes discl | 57 | - **_With your consent._** We may share information for any other purposes discl | ||
| > | osed to you at the time we collect the information or pursuant to your consent. | > | osed to you at the time we collect the information or pursuant to your consent. | ||
| > | If you choose to engage in public activities on the Websites, you should be awar | > | If you choose to engage in public activities on the Websites, you should be awar | ||
| > | e that any information you share there can be read, collected, or used by other | > | e that any information you share there can be read, collected, or used by other | ||
| > | users of these areas. You should use caution in disclosing personal information | > | users of these areas. You should use caution in disclosing personal information | ||
| > | while participating in these areas. We are not responsible for the information y | > | while participating in these areas. We are not responsible for the information y | ||
| > | ou choose to submit in these public areas. | > | ou choose to submit in these public areas. | ||
| 63 | 58 | ||||
| n | 64 | #### Children's Information | n | 59 | ## Children's Information |
| 65 | 60 | ||||
| 66 | Meta does not knowingly collect or store information from children under the age | 61 | Meta does not knowingly collect or store information from children under the age | ||
| > | of 13, unless permitted by law. We will delete any information we may have inad | > | of 13, unless permitted by law. We will delete any information we may have inad | ||
| > | vertently received from a child under 13 upon notice. If you have reason to beli | > | vertently received from a child under 13 upon notice. If you have reason to beli | ||
| > | eve that a child under the age of 13 has provided personal information to Meta t | > | eve that a child under the age of 13 has provided personal information to Meta t | ||
| > | hrough our Services please contact us. | > | hrough our Services please contact us. | ||
| 67 | 62 | ||||
| n | 68 | #### Third-Party Links | n | 63 | ## Third-Party Links |
| 69 | 64 | ||||
| 70 | Our Websites may contain links to other sites that we do not own or operate (e.g | 65 | Our Websites may contain links to other sites that we do not own or operate (e.g | ||
| > | . GitHub). Except as provided in this Privacy Policy, we do not provide your inf | > | . GitHub). Except as provided in this Privacy Policy, we do not provide your inf | ||
| > | ormation to these third parties without your consent. The linked websites have s | > | ormation to these third parties without your consent. The linked websites have s | ||
| > | eparate and independent privacy statements, notices and terms of use, which we r | > | eparate and independent privacy statements, notices and terms of use, which we r | ||
| > | ecommend you carefully review. We do not have any control over such websites, an | > | ecommend you carefully review. We do not have any control over such websites, an | ||
| > | d therefore have no liability or responsibility for the linked websites' persona | > | d therefore have no liability or responsibility for the linked websites' persona | ||
| > | l information practices. | > | l information practices. | ||
| 71 | 66 | ||||
| n | 72 | #### Data Retention | n | 67 | ## Data Retention |
| 73 | 68 | ||||
| 74 | We retain information relating to the Services until it is no longer necessary t | 69 | We retain information relating to the Services until it is no longer necessary t | ||
| > | o serve the purposes for which it was collected, such as to provide the Services | > | o serve the purposes for which it was collected, such as to provide the Services | ||
| > | to you or improve the Services. Reasons we may retain some information for long | > | to you or improve the Services. Reasons we may retain some information for long | ||
| > | er periods include: | > | er periods include: | ||
| 75 | 70 | ||||
| 81 | - To protect ourselves, including our rights, property or products; | 76 | - To protect ourselves, including our rights, property or products; | ||
| 82 | - If it's needed in relation to a legal claim, complaint, litigation or regulato | 77 | - If it's needed in relation to a legal claim, complaint, litigation or regulato | ||
| > | ry proceedings. | > | ry proceedings. | ||
| 83 | 78 | ||||
| n | 84 | #### Additional Information for United States Residents | n | 79 | ## Additional Information for United States Residents |
| 85 | 80 | ||||
| n | 86 | If you are a United States resident, you can learn more about the consumer priva | n | 81 | If you are a United States resident, you can learn more about the consumer priva |
| > | cy rights that may be available to you by reviewing the United States Regional P | > | cy rights that may be available to you by reviewing the United States Regional P | ||
| > | rivacy Notice . | > | rivacy Notice (opens in a new tab) . | ||
| 87 | 82 | ||||
| n | 88 | #### Additional Information for Individuals in the European Region and the Unite | n | 83 | ## Additional Information for Individuals in the European Region and the United |
| > | d Kingdom | > | Kingdom | ||
| 89 | 84 | ||||
| 90 | If you are a user in a territory or country listed below (the "European Region") | 85 | If you are a user in a territory or country listed below (the "European Region") | ||
| > | or the United Kingdom, the following information also applies to you and supple | > | or the United Kingdom, the following information also applies to you and supple | ||
| > | ments the information contained above in the Privacy Policy. | > | ments the information contained above in the Privacy Policy. | ||
| 91 | 86 | ||||
| 127 | 122 | ||||
| 128 | **_Contact information for individuals in the United Kingdom only_** | 123 | **_Contact information for individuals in the United Kingdom only_** | ||
| 129 | 124 | ||||
| n | 130 | If you are in the United Kingdom, the data controller responsible for your infor | n | 125 | If you are in the United Kingdom, the data controller responsible for your infor |
| > | mation is Meta Platforms, Inc., which you can contact online , or by writing to: | > | mation is Meta Platforms, Inc., which you can contact online (opens in a new tab | ||
| > | ) , or by writing to: | ||||
| 131 | 126 | ||||
| 132 | Meta Platforms, Inc. | 127 | Meta Platforms, Inc. | ||
| 133 | 128 | ||||
| 139 | 134 | ||||
| 140 | Contact the Data Protection Officer for Meta Platforms, Inc. You also have the r | 135 | Contact the Data Protection Officer for Meta Platforms, Inc. You also have the r | ||
| > | ight to lodge a complaint with the UK's Information Commissioner's Office. | > | ight to lodge a complaint with the UK's Information Commissioner's Office. | ||
| 141 | 136 | ||||
| n | 142 | #### Changes to this Policy | n | 137 | ## Changes to this Policy |
| 143 | 138 | ||||
| 144 | We will notify you before we make material changes to this Policy. If we make no | 139 | We will notify you before we make material changes to this Policy. If we make no | ||
| > | n-material changes, we may update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time with | > | n-material changes, we may update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time with | ||
| > | out prior notice. | > | out prior notice. | ||
| 145 | 140 | ||||
| 146 | We recommend that you review the Privacy Policy each time you visit the Websites | 141 | We recommend that you review the Privacy Policy each time you visit the Websites | ||
| > | to stay informed of our privacy practices. Any changes will be effective when w | > | to stay informed of our privacy practices. Any changes will be effective when w | ||
| > | e post the revised policy. | > | e post the revised policy. | ||
| 147 | 142 | ||||
| n | 148 | #### Questions | n | 143 | ## Questions |
| 149 | 144 | ||||
| 150 | If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please con | 145 | If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please con | ||
| > | tact us at opensource@meta.com or by mail at: | > | tact us at opensource@meta.com or by mail at: | ||
| 151 | 146 | ||||
| 156 | 1601 Willow Road | 151 | 1601 Willow Road | ||
| 157 | 152 | ||||
| 158 | Menlo Park, CA 94025 | 153 | Menlo Park, CA 94025 | ||
| t | 159 | t | |||
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| 162 | Table of contents What Kinds of Information Do We Collect? Cookies and Similar T | ||||
| > | echnologies How Do We Use Information? How We Share Information Children's Infor | ||||
| > | mation Third-Party Links Data Retention Additional Information for United States | ||||
| > | Residents Additional Information for Individuals in the European Region and the | ||||
| > | United Kingdom Changes to this Policy Questions | ||||