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How does PayPal treat personal data?

Personal data is any information that, by itself or in combination with other information, may be used to identify an individual. Examples of personal information include name, home address, email address, phone number, or financial information.

As explained in our Privacy Statement, we use your personal data to process payments, prevent fraud and abuse, resolve disputes, create a personalized experience, and inform you about offers, products, and services. We may also use your personal data with your consent.

We understand how important your data is to you. We're committed to keeping it secure and in line with applicable laws and regulations, as well as industry-leading privacy standards. Rest assured that we don't engage in selling your data.

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