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Roku's extensive user data collection practices detailed

Roku devices collect extensive user viewing data, including what, when, how, and where content is watched, mirroring practices common in social media and other connected devices. This data is gathered through various means like cookies, device identifiers, and analysis of streaming habits, and is used for ad curation and performance optimization. Users can limit this data collection by adjusting privacy settings, disabling Automatic Content Recognition, limiting personalized ads, and curtailing microphone access. AI

IMPACT Users can adjust privacy settings to limit data collection by smart TV platforms.

RANK_REASON Article details how to manage privacy settings on a consumer electronics product.

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Roku's extensive user data collection practices detailed

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Alec Hively) ·

    How to stop Roku from tracking everything you watch

    Let's dive in to Roku's privacy policy to see what data is being collected from you -- and how to stop it.