Privacy Policy

ARCHIVED 2011-09-01, DATE APPROXIMATE · VERSION 20110901_rev01 · COMPARED WITH 20110524_rev01

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4848### Privacy Policy Changes
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5050Although most changes are likely to be minor, Automattic may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in Automattic's sole discretion. Automattic encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. If you have a WordPress.com account, you should also check your blog's dashboard for alerts to these changes. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.
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54July 1, 2010: Revised paragraph about IP addresses to explain when they are collected and that commenter IPs are visible to blog administrators
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56October 29, 2009: Added Comments paragraph to explain Akismet comment storage policy
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58March 10, 2009: Added Ads paragraph to alert users that ads from third parties may use cookies
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60January 3, 2011: Added court order and subpoena clarification
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62February 1, 2011: Clarified subpoena language and added Business Transfers paragraph
54- _February 1, 2011:_ Clarified subpoena language and added Business Transfers paragraph
55- _January 3, 2011:_ Added court order and subpoena clarification
56- _July 1, 2010:_ Revised paragraph about IP addresses to explain when they are collected and that commenter IPs are visible to blog administrators
57- _October 29, 2009:_ Added Comments paragraph to explain Akismet comment storage policy
58- _March 10, 2009:_ Added Ads paragraph to alert users that ads from third parties may use cookies