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• For User-Generated Content

We offer you the ability to post content that other users can read ( e.g., comments or recipe notes). Anyone can read, collect and use any personal information that accompanies your posts. See the Comments F.A.Q ., the Cooking FAQ on writing personal or public notes on recipes , and read the User-Generated Content section in our Terms of Service for more information.

We do not have to publish any of your content. If the law requires us to take down, remove or edit your content, we will comply.

In certain apps, you may be able to chat with other users of the Times Services through direct messages or send other users links to puzzles or games. We collect the content of those messages along with your use of any corresponding chat features-e.g., blocking, muting, or reporting another user to us. We may use automated scanning and moderation technology to monitor users' direct messages in order to identify any violations of an applicable Acceptable Use Policy and/or our Terms of Service and to help ensure a safe and respectful experience for you and other users. This information may be used to train AI models for these purposes.

• For Contests, Sweepstakes and Special Offers; Notice of Financial Incentives

From time to time, we offer certain opportunities through contests, sweepstakes, gift cards, or other special promotions and offers. When you sign up for these, you give us your name, email and any other required information.

Some such opportunities may allow you to earn "rewards" such as discounts ("Incentive Programs"), access to special offers, or gift cards. If this is part of the contest, sweepstake, promotion, survey or offer , we will provide you with a full description of the Incentive Program, including the benefits offered and related legal terms. Because these Incentive Programs involve the collection of personal information, they may be interpreted as "financial incentive" programs under California law (or other similar concept under another law). We use this information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy including for targeted advertising. We may share your personal information with third parties as described in this Privacy Policy, including data analytics providers, advertising technology vendors, and social media platforms.

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