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Facebook explains how it can collect info about you even if you never post on Facebook

The company explained it can collect info if you use the ‘like’ button on a third-party site, sign in to an app using Facebook, and in many other situations

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By Todd Haselton

Facebook’s product management director, David Baser, just wrote a blog post explaining when Facebook and its partners collect your personal information and when it’s shared.

It also reiterates how it’s able to gather information on people who don’t use Facebook.

Here’s the nugget you need to know about:

When does Facebook get data about people from other websites and apps?

Many websites and apps use Facebook services to make their content and ads more engaging and relevant. These services include:

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