The Thought & Expression Company, Inc.
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The Thought & Expression Company, Inc. operates thought.is as a content archive for its online publication, Thought Catalog. While not a traditional data broker that sells personal information, the site's privacy policy states that it collects user data and may use it for its own marketing purposes, including sharing it with subsidiaries. This practice of collecting personal information for marketing can contribute to the creation of detailed user profiles, which could be used for targeted advertising and other commercial activities. The personal information collected might include user-submitted content and data gathered through tracking technologies. Individuals can protect their privacy by being mindful of the information they share on such platforms and by utilizing browser settings to limit tracking. For those who have contributed content, the site provides an email address to request its removal.
Data broker Information
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Custom Removals
Type of Data Broker
Marketing
Primary Opt Out URL
https://thought.is/google-facebook-twitter-to-use-your-face-in-ads-hate-it-opt-out-here/
Privacy Opt Out Support Email
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