We collect information in a few different ways What we do with the info we collect Here are some of the types of information we collect:  Log Data. When you use Pinterest or go to a webpage or use an app that has Pinterest features (like our “Pin It” button), our servers automatically record information (“log data”) including information that your browser sends whenever you visit a website or your mobile app sends when you’re using it. This log data may include your Internet Protocol address, the address of the web pages you visited that had Pinterest features, browser type and settings, the date and time of your request, how you used Pinterest, and cookie data.  When we use cookies, we may use “session” cookies (that last until you close your browser)  You can also choose to share your precise location using your device settings or through photos. We will still use your IP address, which is used to approximate your location, even if you don't choose to share your precise location.  Device Information. In addition to log data, we may also collect information about the device you’re using Pinterest on, including what type of device it is, what operating system you’re using, device settings, unique device identifiers, and crash data. Whether we collect some or all of this information often depends on what type of device you’re using and its settings. For example, different types of information are available depending on whether you’re using a Mac or a PC, or an iPhone or an Android phone. To learn more about what information your device makes available to us, please also check the policies of your device manufacturer or software provider. We also use “cookies” (small text files sent by your computer each time you visit our website, unique to your Pinterest account or your browser) or similar technologies to get log data. or persistent cookies (that last until you or your browser delete them In addition to log data, we collect information about the device you’re using Pinterest on, including the type of device, operating system, settings, unique device identifiers and crash data that helps us understand when something breaks. Our partners and advertisers share information with us We also get information about you and your activity outside Pinterest from our affiliates, advertisers, partners and other third parties we work with. Online advertisers or third parties share information with us to measure, report on or improve the performance of ads on Pinterest, or to figure out what kinds of ads to show you on or off of Pinterest. This includes information about your visits to an advertiser's site or purchases you made from them, or information about your interests from a third-party service, which we might use to help show you ads. To do that, we use your information to provide and improve your experience, including:  Identify you when you use Pinterest. Recommend Pins, boards, topics or categories you might like based on your activity on Pinterest. For example, if we see you’re into cooking, we may suggest food-related Pins, boards or people that we think you might like, or show you food-related ads. Review your messages on Pinterest to detect activity that poses a risk to the safety of you, our community and/or members of the public. Conduct analytics and research on who is using Pinterest and what they are doing. For example, by logging how often people use two different versions of a feature on Pinterest, we can understand which version is better. You can choose for us not to share your information with other sites to personalize those ads as described in the “Choices you have about your information” section below. Send you updates (such as when certain activity, like saves or comments, happens on Pinterest) and news by email or push notification, depending on your settings. For example, we send weekly updates that include Pins you may like. You can decide to stop getting these notifications by updating your settings. If we believe that disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with a law, regulation or legal request. to protect the safety, rights, or property of the public, any person, or Pinterest. or to detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues. In addition to the specific circumstances  We also support settings such as Limit Ad Tracking in iOS, Ads Personalization in Android devices as well as Do Not Track in browsers. Third-party companies, service providers or individuals that we employ to process information on our behalf based on our instructions and for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. For example, we share data with security consultants to help us get better at identifying spam. Some information we acquire may be collected by third-party providers on our behalf. We may change this policy from time to time and if we do, we’ll post any changes on this page. If you continue to use Pinterest after those changes are in effect, you agree to the new policy. If the changes are significant, we may provide a more prominent notice or get your consent, as required by law 

Summary:
The service provides information about how they collect personal data. The service provides information about how they intend to use your personal data. Pinterest collects user log data on its own website and other websites with Pin It buttons.. This service only uses temporary session cookies. This service collects your IP address for location use. The service may use tracking pixels, web beacons, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting on users.. This service requires first-party cookies. This service requires first-party cookies. App required for this service requires broad device permissions. This service gathers information about you through third parties. The service uses your personal data to employ targeted third-party advertising. The service uses your personal data for advertising. The service can read your private messages. Your personal data is aggregated into statistics. You can opt out of targeted advertising. This service may use your personal information for marketing purposes. You can opt out of promotional communications. The service is not transparent regarding government requests or inquiries that may involve user data. . This service is only available to users of a certain age. This service tracks you on other websites. This service may use your personal information for marketing purposes. This service respects your browser's Do Not Track (DNT) headers. Third parties may be involved in operating the service. Users should revisit the terms periodically, although in case of material changes, the service will notify.