Spotify Privacy Policy
What data does Spotify collect and how do they use it?
Privacy Policy Overview
Spotify's privacy policy outlines how they collect, use, and share personal data from U.S. residents across their services. The policy emphasizes user control through various privacy settings and rights, while detailing extensive data collection practices and third-party sharing for advertising, service improvement, and business operations.
Readability
6.5/10
Word Count
7,850
Reading Time
39 min
Complexity
7.0/10
Data Collection
Extensive
Third-Party Sharing
Yes
Overall Privacy Score
5.0
out of 10
This policy has some concerning privacy practices.
Key Points
- Spotify collects extensive user data including profile information, usage data, device information, and listening history Collection
- Personal data is shared with various third parties including service providers, advertising partners, and marketing partners Sharing
- Spotify implements technical and organizational measures to protect user data Security
- Users can opt out of tailored advertising through account privacy settings Consent
- Users have rights to access, correct, delete their data and opt out of tailored advertising Other
- Some data is retained until account deletion, while other data may be kept longer for legal purposes Other
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