document: title: Facebook.PP.txt
text: Data Policy This policy describes the information we process to support Facebook , Instagram , Messenger and other products and features offered by Facebook -LRB- Facebook Products or Products -RRB- .
You can find additional tools and information in the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings .
Return to top What kinds of information do we collect ?
To provide the Facebook Products , we must process information about you .
The types of information we collect depend on how you use our Products .
You can learn how to access and delete information we collect by visiting the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings .
Things you and others do and provide .
Information and content you provide .
We collect the content , communications and other information you provide when you use our Products , including when you sign up for an account , create or share content , and message or communicate with others .
This can include information in or about the content you provide -LRB- like metadata -RRB- , such as the location of a photo or the date a file was created .
It can also include what you see through features we provide , such as our camera , so we can do things like suggest masks and filters that you might like , or give you tips on using portrait mode .
Our systems automatically process content and communications you and others provide to analyze context and what 's in them for the purposes described below .
Learn more about how you can control who can see the things you share .
Data with special protections : You can choose to provide information in your Facebook profile fields or Life Events about your religious views , political views , who you are `` interested in , '' or your health .
This and other information -LRB- such as racial or ethnic origin , philosophical beliefs or trade union membership -RRB- is subject to special protections under EU law .
Networks and connections .
We collect information about the people , Pages , accounts , hashtags and groups you are connected to and how you interact with them across our Products , such as people you communicate with the most or groups you are part of .
We also collect contact information if you choose to upload , sync or import it from a device -LRB- such as an address book or call log or SMS log history -RRB- , which we use for things like helping you and others find people you may know and for the other purposes listed below .
Your usage .
We collect information about how you use our Products , such as the types of content you view or engage with ; the features you use ; the actions you take ; the people or accounts you interact with ; and the time , frequency and duration of your activities .
For example , we log when you 're using and have last used our Products , and what posts , videos and other content you view on our Products .
We also collect information about how you use features like our camera .
Information about transactions made on our Products .
If you use our Products for purchases or other financial transactions -LRB- such as when you make a purchase in a game or make a donation -RRB- , we collect information about the purchase or transaction .
This includes payment information , such as your credit or debit card number and other card information ; other account and authentication information ; and billing , shipping and contact details .
Things others do and information they provide about you .
We also receive and analyze content , communications and information that other people provide when they use our Products .
This can include information about you , such as when others share or comment on a photo of you , send a message to you , or upload , sync or import your contact information .
Device Information As described below , we collect information from and about the computers , phones , connected TVs and other web-connected devices you use that integrate with our Products , and we combine this information across different devices you use .
For example , we use information collected about your use of our Products on your phone to better personalize the content -LRB- including ads -RRB- or features you see when you use our Products on another device , such as your laptop or tablet , or to measure whether you took an action in response to an ad we showed you on your phone on a different device .
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 -LRB- which can help distinguish humans from bots -RRB- .
Identifiers : unique identifiers , device IDs , and other identifiers , such as from games , apps or accounts you use , and Family Device IDs -LRB- or other identifiers unique to Facebook Company Products associated with the same device or account -RRB- .
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 .
Learn more about how we use cookies in the Facebook Cookies Policy and Instagram Cookies Policy .
Information from partners .
Advertisers , app developers , and publishers can send us information through Facebook Business Tools they use , including our social plug-ins -LRB- such as the Like button -RRB- , Facebook Login , our APIs and SDKs , or the Facebook pixel .
These partners provide information about your activities off Facebook -- including information about your device , websites you visit , purchases you make , the ads you see , and how you use their services -- whether or not you have a Facebook account or are logged into Facebook .
For example , a game developer could use our API to tell us what games you play , or a business could tell us about a purchase you made in its store .
We also receive information about your online and offline actions and purchases from third-party data providers who have the rights to provide us with your information .
Partners receive your data when you visit or use their services or through third parties they work with .
We require each of these partners to have lawful rights to collect , use and share your data before providing any data to us .
Learn more about the types of partners we receive data from .
To learn more about how we use cookies in connection with Facebook Business Tools , review the Facebook Cookies Policy and Instagram Cookies Policy .
Return to top How do we use this information ?
We use the information we have -LRB- subject to choices you make -RRB- as described below and to provide and support the Facebook Products and related services described in the Facebook Terms and Instagram Terms .
Here 's how : Provide , personalize and improve our Products .
We use the information we have to deliver our Products , including to personalize features and content -LRB- including your News Feed , Instagram Feed , Instagram Stories and ads -RRB- and make suggestions for you -LRB- such as groups or events you may be interested in or topics you may want to follow -RRB- 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 -LRB- including any data with special protections you choose to provide where you have given your explicit consent -RRB- ; 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 .
Learn more about how we use information about you to personalize your Facebook and Instagram experience , including features , content and recommendations in Facebook Products ; you can also learn more about how we choose the ads that you see .
Information across Facebook Products and devices : We connect information about your activities on different Facebook Products and devices to provide a more tailored and consistent experience on all Facebook Products you use , wherever you use them .
For example , we can suggest that you join a group on Facebook that includes people you follow on Instagram or communicate with using Messenger .
We can also make your experience more seamless , for example , by automatically filling in your registration information -LRB- such as your phone number -RRB- from one Facebook Product when you sign up for an account on a different Product .
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 -LRB- if you 've allowed us to collect it -RRB- , IP addresses , and information from your and others ' use of Facebook Products -LRB- such as check-ins or events you attend -RRB- .
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 .
Face recognition : If you have it turned on , we use face recognition technology to recognize you in photos , videos and camera experiences .
The face-recognition templates we create are data with special protections under EU law .
Learn more about how we use face recognition technology , or control our use of this technology in Facebook Settings .
If we introduce face-recognition technology to your Instagram experience , we will let you know first , and you will have control over whether we use this technology for you .
Ads and other sponsored content : We use the information we have about you-including information about your interests , actions and connections-to select and personalize ads , offers and other sponsored content that we show you .
Learn more about how we select and personalize ads , and your choices over the data we use to select ads and other sponsored content for you in the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings .
Provide measurement , analytics , and other business services .
We use the information we have -LRB- including your activity off our Products , such as the websites you visit and ads you see -RRB- to help advertisers and other partners measure the effectiveness and distribution of their ads and services , and understand the types of people who use their services and how people interact with their websites , apps , and services .
Learn how we share information with these partners .
Promote safety , integrity and security .
We use the information we have to verify accounts and activity , combat harmful conduct , detect and prevent spam and other bad experiences , maintain the integrity of our Products , and promote safety and security on and off of Facebook Products .
For example , we use data we have to investigate suspicious activity or violations of our terms or policies , or to detect when someone needs help .
To learn more , visit the Facebook Security Help Center and Instagram Security Tips .
Communicate with you .
We use the information we have to send you marketing communications , communicate with you about our Products , and let you know about our policies and terms .
We also use your information to respond to you when you contact us .
Research and innovate for social good .
We use the information we have -LRB- including from research partners we collaborate with -RRB- to conduct and support research and innovation on topics of general social welfare , technological advancement , public interest , health and well-being .
For example , we analyze information we have about migration patterns during crises to aid relief efforts .
Learn more about our research programs .
Return to top How is this information shared ?
Your information is shared with others in the following ways : Sharing on Facebook Products People and accounts you share and communicate with When you share and communicate using our Products , you choose the audience for what you share .
For example , when you post on Facebook , you select the audience for the post , such as a group , all of your friends , the public , or a customized list of people .
Similarly , when you use Messenger or Instagram to communicate with people or businesses , those people and businesses can see the content you send .
Your network can also see actions you have taken on our Products , including engagement with ads and sponsored content .
We also let other accounts see who has viewed their Facebook or Instagram Stories .
Public information can be seen by anyone , on or off our Products , including if they do n't have an account .
This includes your Instagram username ; any information you share with a public audience ; information in your public profile on Facebook ; and content you share on a Facebook Page , public Instagram account or any other public forum , such as Facebook Marketplace .
You , other people using Facebook and Instagram , and we can provide access to or send public information to anyone on or off our Products , including in other Facebook Company Products , in search results , or through tools and APIs .
Public information can also be seen , accessed , reshared or downloaded through third-party services such as search engines , APIs , and offline media such as TV , and by apps , websites and other services that integrate with our Products .
Learn more about what information is public and how to control your visibility on Facebook and Instagram .
Content others share or reshare about you You should consider who you choose to share with , because people who can see your activity on our Products can choose to share it with others on and off our Products , including people and businesses outside the audience you shared with .
For example , when you share a post or send a message to specific friends or accounts , they can download , screenshot , or reshare that content to others across or off our Products , in person or in virtual reality experiences such as Facebook Spaces .
Also , when you comment on someone else 's post or react to their content , your comment or reaction is visible to anyone who can see the other person 's content , and that person can change the audience later .
People can also use our Products to create and share content about you with the audience they choose .
For example , people can share a photo of you in a Story , mention or tag you at a location in a post , or share information about you in their posts or messages .
If you are uncomfortable with what others have shared about you on our Products , you can learn how to report the content .
Information about your active status or presence on our Products .
People in your networks can see signals telling them whether you are active on our Products , including whether you are currently active on Instagram , Messenger or Facebook , or when you last used our Products .
Apps , websites , and third-party integrations on or using our Products .
When you choose to use third-party apps , websites , or other services that use , or are integrated with , our Products , they can receive information about what you post or share .
For example , when you play a game with your Facebook friends or use a Facebook Comment or Share button on a website , the game developer or website can receive information about your activities in the game or receive a comment or link that you share from the website on Facebook .
Also , when you download or use such third-party services , they can access your public profile on Facebook , and any information that you share with them .
Apps and websites you use may receive your list of Facebook friends if you choose to share it with them .
But apps and websites you use will not be able to receive any other information about your Facebook friends from you , or information about any of your Instagram followers -LRB- although your friends and followers may , of course , choose to share this information themselves -RRB- .
Information collected by these third-party services is subject to their own terms and policies , not this one .
Devices and operating systems providing native versions of Facebook and Instagram -LRB- i.e. where we have not developed our own first-party apps -RRB- will have access to all information you choose to share with them , including information your friends share with you , so they can provide our core functionality to you .
Note : We are in the process of restricting developers ' data access even further to help prevent abuse .
For example , we will remove developers ' access to your Facebook and Instagram data if you have n't used their app in 3 months , and we are changing Login , so that in the next version , we will reduce the data that an app can request without app review to include only name , Instagram username and bio , profile photo and email address .
Requesting any other data will require our approval .
New owner .
f the ownership or control of all or part of our Products or their assets changes , we may transfer your information to the new owner .
Sharing with Third-Party Partners We work with third-party partners who help us provide and improve our Products or who use Facebook Business Tools to grow their businesses , which makes it possible to operate our companies and provide free services to people around the world .
We do n't sell any of your information to anyone , and we never will .
We also impose strict restrictions on how our partners can use and disclose the data we provide .
Here are the types of third parties we share information with : Partners who use our analytics services .
We provide aggregated statistics and insights that help people and businesses understand how people are engaging with their posts , listings , Pages , videos and other content on and off the Facebook Products .
For example , Page admins and Instagram business profiles receive information about the number of people or accounts who viewed , reacted to , or commented on their posts , as well as aggregate demographic and other information that helps them understand interactions with their Page or account .
Advertisers .
We provide advertisers with reports about the kinds of people seeing their ads and how their ads are performing , but we do n't share information that personally identifies you -LRB- information such as your name or email address that by itself can be used to contact you or identifies who you are -RRB- unless you give us permission .
For example , we provide general demographic and interest information to advertisers -LRB- for example , that an ad was seen by a woman between the ages of 25 and 34 who lives in Madrid and likes software engineering -RRB- to help them better understand their audience .
We also confirm which Facebook ads led you to make a purchase or take an action with an advertiser .
Measurement partners .
We share information about you with companies that aggregate it to provide analytics and measurement reports to our partners .
Partners offering goods and services in our Products .
When you subscribe to receive premium content , or buy something from a seller in our Products , the content creator or seller can receive your public information and other information you share with them , as well as the information needed to complete the transaction , including shipping and contact details .
Vendors and service providers .
We provide information and content to vendors and service providers who support our business , such as by providing technical infrastructure services , analyzing how our Products are used , providing customer service , facilitating payments or conducting surveys .
Researchers and academics .
We also provide information and content to research partners and academics to conduct research that advances scholarship and innovation that support our business or mission , and enhances discovery and innovation on topics of general social welfare , technological advancement , public interest , health and well-being .
Law enforcement or legal requests .
We share information with law enforcement or in response to legal requests in the circumstances outlined below .
Learn more about how you can control the information about you that you or others share with third-party partners in the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings .
Return to top How do the Facebook Companies work together ?
Facebook and Instagram share infrastructure , systems and technology with other Facebook Companies -LRB- which include WhatsApp and Oculus -RRB- to provide an innovative , relevant , consistent and safe experience across all Facebook Company Products you use .
We also process information about you across the Facebook Companies for these purposes , as permitted by applicable law and in accordance with their terms and policies .
For example , we process information from WhatsApp about accounts sending spam on its service so we can take appropriate action against those accounts on Facebook , Instagram or Messenger .
We also work to understand how people use and interact with Facebook Company Products , such as understanding the number of unique users on different Facebook Company Products .
Return to top What is our legal basis for processing data ?
We collect , use and share the data that we have in the ways described above : as necessary to fulfill our Facebook Terms of Service or Instagram Terms of Use ; consistent with your consent , which you may revoke at any time through the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings ; as necessary to comply with our legal obligations ; to protect your vital interests , or those of others ; as necessary in the public interest ; and as necessary for our -LRB- or others ' -RRB- legitimate interests , including our interests in providing an innovative , personalized , safe , and profitable service to our users and partners , unless those interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms that require protection of personal data .
Learn more about these legal bases and how they relate to the ways in which we process data .
Return to top How can you exercise your rights provided under the GDPR ?
Under the General Data Protection Regulation , you have the right to access , rectify , port and erase your data .
Learn more about these rights , and find out how you can exercise your rights in the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings .
You also have the right to object to and restrict certain processing of your data .
This includes : the right to object to our processing of your data for direct marketing , which you can exercise by using the `` unsubscribe '' link in such marketing communications ; and the right to object to our processing of your data where we are performing a task in the public interest or pursuing our legitimate interests or those of a third party .
You can exercise this right on Facebook and on Instagram .
Return to top Data retention , account deactivation and deletion We store data until it is no longer necessary to provide our services and Facebook Products , or until your account is deleted - whichever comes first .
This is a case-by-case determination that depends on things like the nature of the data , why it is collected and processed , and relevant legal or operational retention needs .
For example , when you search for something on Facebook , you can access and delete that query from within your search history at any time , but the log of that search is deleted after 6 months .
If you submit a copy of your government-issued ID for account verification purposes , we delete that copy 30 days after submission .
Learn more about deletion of content you have shared and cookie data obtained through social plugins .
When you delete your account , we delete things you have posted , such as your photos and status updates , and you wo n't be able to recover that information later .
Information that others have shared about you is n't part of your account and wo n't be deleted .
If you do n't want to delete your account but want to temporarily stop using the Products , you can deactivate your account instead .
To delete your account at any time , please visit the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings .
Return to top How do we respond to legal requests or prevent harm ?
We access , preserve and share your information with regulators , law enforcement or others : In response to a legal request , if we have a good-faith belief that the law requires us to do so .
We can also respond to legal requests when we have a good-faith belief that the response is required by law in that jurisdiction , affects users in that jurisdiction , and is consistent with internationally recognized standards .
When we have a good-faith belief it is necessary to : detect , prevent and address fraud , unauthorized use of the Products , violations of our terms or policies , or other harmful or illegal activity ; to protect ourselves -LRB- including our rights , property or Products -RRB- , you or others , including as part of investigations or regulatory inquiries ; or to prevent death or imminent bodily harm .
For example , if relevant , we provide information to and receive information from third-party partners about the reliability of your account to prevent fraud , abuse and other harmful activity on and off our Products .
Information we receive about you -LRB- including financial transaction data related to purchases made with Facebook -RRB- can be accessed and preserved for an extended period when it is the subject of a legal request or obligation , governmental investigation , or investigations of possible violations of our terms or policies , or otherwise to prevent harm .
We also retain information from accounts disabled for terms violations for at least a year to prevent repeat abuse or other term violations .
Return to top How do we operate and transfer data as part of our global services ?
We share information globally , both internally within the Facebook Companies and externally with our partners and with those you connect and share with around the world in accordance with this policy .
Information controlled by Facebook Ireland will be transferred or transmitted to , or stored and processed in , the United States or other countries outside of where you live for the purposes as described in this policy .
These data transfers are necessary to provide the services set forth in the Facebook Terms and Instagram Terms and to globally operate and provide our Products to you .
We utilize standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission and rely on the European Commission 's adequacy decisions about certain countries , as applicable , for data transfers from the EEA to the United States and other countries .
Return to top How will we notify you of changes to this policy ?
We 'll notify you before we make changes to this policy and give you the opportunity to review the revised policy before you choose to continue using our Products .
Return to top How to contact Facebook with questions You can learn more about how privacy works on Facebook and on Instagram .
If you have questions about this policy , you can contact us as described below .
We may resolve disputes you have with us in connection with our privacy policies and practices through TrustArc .
You can contact TrustArc through its website .
Contact Us The data controller responsible for your information is Facebook Ireland , which you can contact online , or by mail at : Facebook Ireland Ltd. .
4 Grand Canal Square Grand Canal Harbour Dublin 2 Ireland Contact the Data Protection Officer for Facebook Ireland Ltd. .
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with Facebook Ireland 's lead supervisory authority , the Irish Data Protection Commissioner , or your local supervisory authority .
Date of Last Revision : April 19 , 2018

sentences: Data Policy This policy describes the information we process to support Facebook , Instagram , Messenger and other products and features offered by Facebook -LRB- Facebook Products or Products -RRB- .
You can find additional tools and information in the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings .
Return to top What kinds of information do we collect ?
To provide the Facebook Products , we must process information about you .
The types of information we collect depend on how you use our Products .
You can learn how to access and delete information we collect by visiting the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings .
Things you and others do and provide .
Information and content you provide .
We collect the content , communications and other information you provide when you use our Products , including when you sign up for an account , create or share content , and message or communicate with others .
This can include information in or about the content you provide -LRB- like metadata -RRB- , such as the location of a photo or the date a file was created .
It can also include what you see through features we provide , such as our camera , so we can do things like suggest masks and filters that you might like , or give you tips on using portrait mode .
Our systems automatically process content and communications you and others provide to analyze context and what 's in them for the purposes described below .
Learn more about how you can control who can see the things you share .
Data with special protections : You can choose to provide information in your Facebook profile fields or Life Events about your religious views , political views , who you are `` interested in , '' or your health .
This and other information -LRB- such as racial or ethnic origin , philosophical beliefs or trade union membership -RRB- is subject to special protections under EU law .
Networks and connections .
We collect information about the people , Pages , accounts , hashtags and groups you are connected to and how you interact with them across our Products , such as people you communicate with the most or groups you are part of .
We also collect contact information if you choose to upload , sync or import it from a device -LRB- such as an address book or call log or SMS log history -RRB- , which we use for things like helping you and others find people you may know and for the other purposes listed below .
Your usage .
We collect information about how you use our Products , such as the types of content you view or engage with ; the features you use ; the actions you take ; the people or accounts you interact with ; and the time , frequency and duration of your activities .
For example , we log when you 're using and have last used our Products , and what posts , videos and other content you view on our Products .
We also collect information about how you use features like our camera .
Information about transactions made on our Products .
If you use our Products for purchases or other financial transactions -LRB- such as when you make a purchase in a game or make a donation -RRB- , we collect information about the purchase or transaction .
This includes payment information , such as your credit or debit card number and other card information ; other account and authentication information ; and billing , shipping and contact details .
Things others do and information they provide about you .
We also receive and analyze content , communications and information that other people provide when they use our Products .
This can include information about you , such as when others share or comment on a photo of you , send a message to you , or upload , sync or import your contact information .
Device Information As described below , we collect information from and about the computers , phones , connected TVs and other web-connected devices you use that integrate with our Products , and we combine this information across different devices you use .
For example , we use information collected about your use of our Products on your phone to better personalize the content -LRB- including ads -RRB- or features you see when you use our Products on another device , such as your laptop or tablet , or to measure whether you took an action in response to an ad we showed you on your phone on a different device .
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 -LRB- which can help distinguish humans from bots -RRB- .
Identifiers : unique identifiers , device IDs , and other identifiers , such as from games , apps or accounts you use , and Family Device IDs -LRB- or other identifiers unique to Facebook Company Products associated with the same device or account -RRB- .
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 .
Learn more about how we use cookies in the Facebook Cookies Policy and Instagram Cookies Policy .
Information from partners .
Advertisers , app developers , and publishers can send us information through Facebook Business Tools they use , including our social plug-ins -LRB- such as the Like button -RRB- , Facebook Login , our APIs and SDKs , or the Facebook pixel .
These partners provide information about your activities off Facebook -- including information about your device , websites you visit , purchases you make , the ads you see , and how you use their services -- whether or not you have a Facebook account or are logged into Facebook .
For example , a game developer could use our API to tell us what games you play , or a business could tell us about a purchase you made in its store .
We also receive information about your online and offline actions and purchases from third-party data providers who have the rights to provide us with your information .
Partners receive your data when you visit or use their services or through third parties they work with .
We require each of these partners to have lawful rights to collect , use and share your data before providing any data to us .
Learn more about the types of partners we receive data from .
To learn more about how we use cookies in connection with Facebook Business Tools , review the Facebook Cookies Policy and Instagram Cookies Policy .
Return to top How do we use this information ?
We use the information we have -LRB- subject to choices you make -RRB- as described below and to provide and support the Facebook Products and related services described in the Facebook Terms and Instagram Terms .
Here 's how : Provide , personalize and improve our Products .
We use the information we have to deliver our Products , including to personalize features and content -LRB- including your News Feed , Instagram Feed , Instagram Stories and ads -RRB- and make suggestions for you -LRB- such as groups or events you may be interested in or topics you may want to follow -RRB- 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 -LRB- including any data with special protections you choose to provide where you have given your explicit consent -RRB- ; 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 .
Learn more about how we use information about you to personalize your Facebook and Instagram experience , including features , content and recommendations in Facebook Products ; you can also learn more about how we choose the ads that you see .
Information across Facebook Products and devices : We connect information about your activities on different Facebook Products and devices to provide a more tailored and consistent experience on all Facebook Products you use , wherever you use them .
For example , we can suggest that you join a group on Facebook that includes people you follow on Instagram or communicate with using Messenger .
We can also make your experience more seamless , for example , by automatically filling in your registration information -LRB- such as your phone number -RRB- from one Facebook Product when you sign up for an account on a different Product .
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 -LRB- if you 've allowed us to collect it -RRB- , IP addresses , and information from your and others ' use of Facebook Products -LRB- such as check-ins or events you attend -RRB- .
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 .
Face recognition : If you have it turned on , we use face recognition technology to recognize you in photos , videos and camera experiences .
The face-recognition templates we create are data with special protections under EU law .
Learn more about how we use face recognition technology , or control our use of this technology in Facebook Settings .
If we introduce face-recognition technology to your Instagram experience , we will let you know first , and you will have control over whether we use this technology for you .
Ads and other sponsored content : We use the information we have about you-including information about your interests , actions and connections-to select and personalize ads , offers and other sponsored content that we show you .
Learn more about how we select and personalize ads , and your choices over the data we use to select ads and other sponsored content for you in the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings .
Provide measurement , analytics , and other business services .
We use the information we have -LRB- including your activity off our Products , such as the websites you visit and ads you see -RRB- to help advertisers and other partners measure the effectiveness and distribution of their ads and services , and understand the types of people who use their services and how people interact with their websites , apps , and services .
Learn how we share information with these partners .
Promote safety , integrity and security .
We use the information we have to verify accounts and activity , combat harmful conduct , detect and prevent spam and other bad experiences , maintain the integrity of our Products , and promote safety and security on and off of Facebook Products .
For example , we use data we have to investigate suspicious activity or violations of our terms or policies , or to detect when someone needs help .
To learn more , visit the Facebook Security Help Center and Instagram Security Tips .
Communicate with you .
We use the information we have to send you marketing communications , communicate with you about our Products , and let you know about our policies and terms .
We also use your information to respond to you when you contact us .
Research and innovate for social good .
We use the information we have -LRB- including from research partners we collaborate with -RRB- to conduct and support research and innovation on topics of general social welfare , technological advancement , public interest , health and well-being .
For example , we analyze information we have about migration patterns during crises to aid relief efforts .
Learn more about our research programs .
Return to top How is this information shared ?
Your information is shared with others in the following ways : Sharing on Facebook Products People and accounts you share and communicate with When you share and communicate using our Products , you choose the audience for what you share .
For example , when you post on Facebook , you select the audience for the post , such as a group , all of your friends , the public , or a customized list of people .
Similarly , when you use Messenger or Instagram to communicate with people or businesses , those people and businesses can see the content you send .
Your network can also see actions you have taken on our Products , including engagement with ads and sponsored content .
We also let other accounts see who has viewed their Facebook or Instagram Stories .
Public information can be seen by anyone , on or off our Products , including if they do n't have an account .
This includes your Instagram username ; any information you share with a public audience ; information in your public profile on Facebook ; and content you share on a Facebook Page , public Instagram account or any other public forum , such as Facebook Marketplace .
You , other people using Facebook and Instagram , and we can provide access to or send public information to anyone on or off our Products , including in other Facebook Company Products , in search results , or through tools and APIs .
Public information can also be seen , accessed , reshared or downloaded through third-party services such as search engines , APIs , and offline media such as TV , and by apps , websites and other services that integrate with our Products .
Learn more about what information is public and how to control your visibility on Facebook and Instagram .
Content others share or reshare about you You should consider who you choose to share with , because people who can see your activity on our Products can choose to share it with others on and off our Products , including people and businesses outside the audience you shared with .
For example , when you share a post or send a message to specific friends or accounts , they can download , screenshot , or reshare that content to others across or off our Products , in person or in virtual reality experiences such as Facebook Spaces .
Also , when you comment on someone else 's post or react to their content , your comment or reaction is visible to anyone who can see the other person 's content , and that person can change the audience later .
People can also use our Products to create and share content about you with the audience they choose .
For example , people can share a photo of you in a Story , mention or tag you at a location in a post , or share information about you in their posts or messages .
If you are uncomfortable with what others have shared about you on our Products , you can learn how to report the content .
Information about your active status or presence on our Products .
People in your networks can see signals telling them whether you are active on our Products , including whether you are currently active on Instagram , Messenger or Facebook , or when you last used our Products .
Apps , websites , and third-party integrations on or using our Products .
When you choose to use third-party apps , websites , or other services that use , or are integrated with , our Products , they can receive information about what you post or share .
For example , when you play a game with your Facebook friends or use a Facebook Comment or Share button on a website , the game developer or website can receive information about your activities in the game or receive a comment or link that you share from the website on Facebook .
Also , when you download or use such third-party services , they can access your public profile on Facebook , and any information that you share with them .
Apps and websites you use may receive your list of Facebook friends if you choose to share it with them .
But apps and websites you use will not be able to receive any other information about your Facebook friends from you , or information about any of your Instagram followers -LRB- although your friends and followers may , of course , choose to share this information themselves -RRB- .
Information collected by these third-party services is subject to their own terms and policies , not this one .
Devices and operating systems providing native versions of Facebook and Instagram -LRB- i.e. where we have not developed our own first-party apps -RRB- will have access to all information you choose to share with them , including information your friends share with you , so they can provide our core functionality to you .
Note : We are in the process of restricting developers ' data access even further to help prevent abuse .
For example , we will remove developers ' access to your Facebook and Instagram data if you have n't used their app in 3 months , and we are changing Login , so that in the next version , we will reduce the data that an app can request without app review to include only name , Instagram username and bio , profile photo and email address .
Requesting any other data will require our approval .
New owner .
f the ownership or control of all or part of our Products or their assets changes , we may transfer your information to the new owner .
Sharing with Third-Party Partners We work with third-party partners who help us provide and improve our Products or who use Facebook Business Tools to grow their businesses , which makes it possible to operate our companies and provide free services to people around the world .
We do n't sell any of your information to anyone , and we never will .
We also impose strict restrictions on how our partners can use and disclose the data we provide .
Here are the types of third parties we share information with : Partners who use our analytics services .
We provide aggregated statistics and insights that help people and businesses understand how people are engaging with their posts , listings , Pages , videos and other content on and off the Facebook Products .
For example , Page admins and Instagram business profiles receive information about the number of people or accounts who viewed , reacted to , or commented on their posts , as well as aggregate demographic and other information that helps them understand interactions with their Page or account .
Advertisers .
We provide advertisers with reports about the kinds of people seeing their ads and how their ads are performing , but we do n't share information that personally identifies you -LRB- information such as your name or email address that by itself can be used to contact you or identifies who you are -RRB- unless you give us permission .
For example , we provide general demographic and interest information to advertisers -LRB- for example , that an ad was seen by a woman between the ages of 25 and 34 who lives in Madrid and likes software engineering -RRB- to help them better understand their audience .
We also confirm which Facebook ads led you to make a purchase or take an action with an advertiser .
Measurement partners .
We share information about you with companies that aggregate it to provide analytics and measurement reports to our partners .
Partners offering goods and services in our Products .
When you subscribe to receive premium content , or buy something from a seller in our Products , the content creator or seller can receive your public information and other information you share with them , as well as the information needed to complete the transaction , including shipping and contact details .
Vendors and service providers .
We provide information and content to vendors and service providers who support our business , such as by providing technical infrastructure services , analyzing how our Products are used , providing customer service , facilitating payments or conducting surveys .
Researchers and academics .
We also provide information and content to research partners and academics to conduct research that advances scholarship and innovation that support our business or mission , and enhances discovery and innovation on topics of general social welfare , technological advancement , public interest , health and well-being .
Law enforcement or legal requests .
We share information with law enforcement or in response to legal requests in the circumstances outlined below .
Learn more about how you can control the information about you that you or others share with third-party partners in the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings .
Return to top How do the Facebook Companies work together ?
Facebook and Instagram share infrastructure , systems and technology with other Facebook Companies -LRB- which include WhatsApp and Oculus -RRB- to provide an innovative , relevant , consistent and safe experience across all Facebook Company Products you use .
We also process information about you across the Facebook Companies for these purposes , as permitted by applicable law and in accordance with their terms and policies .
For example , we process information from WhatsApp about accounts sending spam on its service so we can take appropriate action against those accounts on Facebook , Instagram or Messenger .
We also work to understand how people use and interact with Facebook Company Products , such as understanding the number of unique users on different Facebook Company Products .
Return to top What is our legal basis for processing data ?
We collect , use and share the data that we have in the ways described above : as necessary to fulfill our Facebook Terms of Service or Instagram Terms of Use ; consistent with your consent , which you may revoke at any time through the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings ; as necessary to comply with our legal obligations ; to protect your vital interests , or those of others ; as necessary in the public interest ; and as necessary for our -LRB- or others ' -RRB- legitimate interests , including our interests in providing an innovative , personalized , safe , and profitable service to our users and partners , unless those interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms that require protection of personal data .
Learn more about these legal bases and how they relate to the ways in which we process data .
Return to top How can you exercise your rights provided under the GDPR ?
Under the General Data Protection Regulation , you have the right to access , rectify , port and erase your data .
Learn more about these rights , and find out how you can exercise your rights in the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings .
You also have the right to object to and restrict certain processing of your data .
This includes : the right to object to our processing of your data for direct marketing , which you can exercise by using the `` unsubscribe '' link in such marketing communications ; and the right to object to our processing of your data where we are performing a task in the public interest or pursuing our legitimate interests or those of a third party .
You can exercise this right on Facebook and on Instagram .
Return to top Data retention , account deactivation and deletion We store data until it is no longer necessary to provide our services and Facebook Products , or until your account is deleted - whichever comes first .
This is a case-by-case determination that depends on things like the nature of the data , why it is collected and processed , and relevant legal or operational retention needs .
For example , when you search for something on Facebook , you can access and delete that query from within your search history at any time , but the log of that search is deleted after 6 months .
If you submit a copy of your government-issued ID for account verification purposes , we delete that copy 30 days after submission .
Learn more about deletion of content you have shared and cookie data obtained through social plugins .
When you delete your account , we delete things you have posted , such as your photos and status updates , and you wo n't be able to recover that information later .
Information that others have shared about you is n't part of your account and wo n't be deleted .
If you do n't want to delete your account but want to temporarily stop using the Products , you can deactivate your account instead .
To delete your account at any time , please visit the Facebook Settings and Instagram Settings .
Return to top How do we respond to legal requests or prevent harm ?
We access , preserve and share your information with regulators , law enforcement or others : In response to a legal request , if we have a good-faith belief that the law requires us to do so .
We can also respond to legal requests when we have a good-faith belief that the response is required by law in that jurisdiction , affects users in that jurisdiction , and is consistent with internationally recognized standards .
When we have a good-faith belief it is necessary to : detect , prevent and address fraud , unauthorized use of the Products , violations of our terms or policies , or other harmful or illegal activity ; to protect ourselves -LRB- including our rights , property or Products -RRB- , you or others , including as part of investigations or regulatory inquiries ; or to prevent death or imminent bodily harm .
For example , if relevant , we provide information to and receive information from third-party partners about the reliability of your account to prevent fraud , abuse and other harmful activity on and off our Products .
Information we receive about you -LRB- including financial transaction data related to purchases made with Facebook -RRB- can be accessed and preserved for an extended period when it is the subject of a legal request or obligation , governmental investigation , or investigations of possible violations of our terms or policies , or otherwise to prevent harm .
We also retain information from accounts disabled for terms violations for at least a year to prevent repeat abuse or other term violations .
Return to top How do we operate and transfer data as part of our global services ?
We share information globally , both internally within the Facebook Companies and externally with our partners and with those you connect and share with around the world in accordance with this policy .
Information controlled by Facebook Ireland will be transferred or transmitted to , or stored and processed in , the United States or other countries outside of where you live for the purposes as described in this policy .
These data transfers are necessary to provide the services set forth in the Facebook Terms and Instagram Terms and to globally operate and provide our Products to you .
We utilize standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission and rely on the European Commission 's adequacy decisions about certain countries , as applicable , for data transfers from the EEA to the United States and other countries .
Return to top How will we notify you of changes to this policy ?
We 'll notify you before we make changes to this policy and give you the opportunity to review the revised policy before you choose to continue using our Products .
Return to top How to contact Facebook with questions You can learn more about how privacy works on Facebook and on Instagram .
If you have questions about this policy , you can contact us as described below .
We may resolve disputes you have with us in connection with our privacy policies and practices through TrustArc .
You can contact TrustArc through its website .
Contact Us The data controller responsible for your information is Facebook Ireland , which you can contact online , or by mail at : Facebook Ireland Ltd. .
4 Grand Canal Square Grand Canal Harbour Dublin 2 Ireland Contact the Data Protection Officer for Facebook Ireland Ltd. .
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with Facebook Ireland 's lead supervisory authority , the Irish Data Protection Commissioner , or your local supervisory authority .
Date of Last Revision : April 19 , 2018
language: en