Information we obtain from these devices includes:
Device attributes: information such as the operating system, hardware and
software versions, battery level, signal strength, available storage space,
browser type, app and file names and types, and plugins.
Device operations: information about operations and behaviors performed
on the device, such as whether a window is foregrounded or backgrounded, or
mouse movements (which can help distinguish humans from bots).
Device signals: Bluetooth signals, and information about nearby Wi-Fi access
points, beacons, and cell towers.
Data from device settings: information you allow us to receive through
device settings you turn on, such as access to your GPS location, camera or
photos.
Network and connections: information such as the name of your mobile
operator or ISP, language, time zone, mobile phone number, IP address,
connection speed and, in some cases, information about other devices that are
nearby or on your network, so we can do things like help you stream a video
from your phone to your TV.
Cookie data: data from cookies stored on your device, including cookie IDs
and settings.
How do we use this information?
We use the information we have (subject to choices you make)
Provide, personalize and improve our Products.
We use the information we have to deliver our Products, including to personalize features and
content including your ads and make suggestions for you (such as groups or events you may be
interested in or topics you may want to follow) on and off our Products. To create personalized
Products that are unique and relevant to you, we use your connections, preferences, interests
and activities based on the data we collect and learn from you and others (including any data
with special protections you choose to provide); how you use and interact with our Products;
and the people, places, or things you're connected to and interested in on and off our Products.
Location-related information: We use location-related information-such as your
current location, where you live, the places you like to go, and the businesses and
people you're near-to provide, personalize and improve our Products, including ads,
for you and others. Location-related information can be based on things like precise
device location (if you've allowed us to collect it).
Product research and development: We use the information we have to develop,
test and improve our Products, including by conducting surveys and research, and
testing and troubleshooting new products and features.