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Data Use Policy

Last updated: June 8, 2012

Information we receive and how it is used

Learn about the types of information we receive, and how that information is used.

Sharing and finding you on Facebook

Get to know the privacy settings that help you control your information on facebook.com.

Other websites and applications

Learn about things like social plugins and how information is shared with the games, applications and websites you and your friends use off Facebook.

How advertising and Sponsored Stories work

See how ads are served without sharing your information with advertisers, and understand how we pair ads with social context, such as newsfeed-style stories.

Cookies, pixels and other system technologies

Find out how cookies, pixels and tools (like local storage) are used to provide you with services, features and relevant ads and content.

Some other things you need to know

Learn how we make changes to this policy and more.
If you have questions or complaints regarding our Data Use Policy or practices, please contact us by mail. If you are located in the U.S. or Canada, our mailing address is Facebook Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025. If you are located outside the U.S. or Canada, our mailing address is Facebook Ireland Ltd., Hanover Reach, 5-7 Hanover Quay, Dublin 2 Ireland. You may also contact us through this help page.

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