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| − | Snap Values |
| + | [Snap Values](https://values.snap.com/) |
| Policy | |
| − | PolicyYour resource for understanding the rules and policies across Snapchat.Community GuidelinesWe created these guidelines to encourage the broadest range of self-expression, while striving to make sure Snapchatters can use our services safely every day. |
| + | [PolicyYour resource for understanding the rules and policies across Snapchat.](https://values.snap.com/policy)[Community GuidelinesWe created these guidelines to encourage the broadest range of self-expression, while striving to make sure Snapchatters can use our services safely every day.](https://values.snap.com/policy/policy-community-guidelines) |
| − | Content GuidelinesAdditional standards for algorithmic recommendation beyond the creator’s friends or subscribers Creator Monetization Policy Content must adhere to the policies to be eligible for monetization. |
| + | [Content GuidelinesAdditional standards for algorithmic recommendation beyond the creator’s friends or subscribers](https://values.snap.com/policy/content-guidelines-recommendation-eligibility) [Creator Monetization Policy Content must adhere to the policies to be eligible for monetization.](https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy) |
| − | Advertising PoliciesThese apply to all aspects of advertisements served by Snap.Commercial Content PolicyApplies to commercial content on the Snap platform other than ads served by Snap. |
| + | [Advertising PoliciesThese apply to all aspects of advertisements served by Snap.](https://values.snap.com/policy/advertising-policies)[Commercial Content PolicyApplies to commercial content on the Snap platform other than ads served by Snap.](https://snap.com/en-US/terms/commercial-content?lang=en-US) |
| Privacy | |
| − | Privacy PolicyThis Policy explains how we collect and use your data and how you can control your information. Privacy PrinciplesAt Snap, we make your privacy a priority. We know your trust is earned every time you use Snapchat, or any of our other products and Services. |
| + | [Privacy PolicyThis Policy explains how we collect and use your data and how you can control your information.](https://values.snap.com/privacy/privacy-policy) [Privacy PrinciplesAt Snap, we make your privacy a priority. We know your trust is earned every time you use Snapchat, or any of our other products and Services.](https://values.snap.com/privacy/privacy-principles) |
| − | Privacy by ProductSaving Snaps was designed with privacy in mind. You control whether your Snaps can be saved within Snapchat.Privacy Through SecurityFeatures and recommendations to help secure your account. |
| + | [Privacy by ProductSaving Snaps was designed with privacy in mind. You control whether your Snaps can be saved within Snapchat.](https://values.snap.com/privacy/privacy-by-product)[Privacy Through SecurityFeatures and recommendations to help secure your account.](https://values.snap.com/privacy/privacy-through-security) |
| − | Teens on SnapchatAdditional protections for teens on Snapchat.Snap and AdsHow we collect, use, and share your data with respect to ads. |
| + | [Teens on SnapchatAdditional protections for teens on Snapchat.](https://values.snap.com/privacy/teens)[Snap and AdsHow we collect, use, and share your data with respect to ads.](https://values.snap.com/privacy/ads-privacy) |
| − | Privacy CenterPrivacy policies tend to be pretty long — and pretty confusing. That’s why we did our best to make our Privacy Policy brief, clear, and easy-to-read!Learn More |
| + | [Privacy CenterPrivacy policies tend to be pretty long — and pretty confusing. That’s why we did our best to make our Privacy Policy brief, clear, and easy-to-read!Learn More](https://values.snap.com/privacy/privacy-center) |
| Safety | |
| − | Safety CenterHere are some steps you can take to help stay safe!Safety PoliciesWe created these safety policies to help our community enhance their relationships with friends, family, and the world.Safety ResourcesWe work with industry experts and non-governmental agencies to provide resources and support to Snapchatters in need. |
| + | [Safety CenterHere are some steps you can take to help stay safe!](https://values.snap.com/safety/safety-center)[Safety PoliciesWe created these safety policies to help our community enhance their relationships with friends, family, and the world.](https://values.snap.com/safety/safety-policies)[Safety ResourcesWe work with industry experts and non-governmental agencies to provide resources and support to Snapchatters in need.](https://values.snap.com/safety/safety-resources) |
| − | Safety Advisory BoardMeet Snap's Safety Advisory Board membersCouncil for Digital Well-BeingMeet Snap's Council for Digital Well-BeingDigital Well-Being IndexSnap's Digital Well-Being Index highlights Gen Z's attitudes and perceptions about life online.Information for Law EnforcementSnap is committed to assisting law enforcement while respecting the privacy and rights of our users. |
| + | [Safety Advisory BoardMeet Snap's Safety Advisory Board members](https://values.snap.com/safety/safety-advisory-board)[Council for Digital Well-BeingMeet Snap's Council for Digital Well-Being](https://values.snap.com/safety/cdwb)[Digital Well-Being IndexSnap's Digital Well-Being Index highlights Gen Z's attitudes and perceptions about life online.](https://values.snap.com/safety/dwbi)[Information for Law EnforcementSnap is committed to assisting law enforcement while respecting the privacy and rights of our users.](https://values.snap.com/safety/safety-enforcement) |
| − | Financial SextortionWe work with industry experts and non-governmental agencies to provide resources and support to Snapchatters.Combating Illicit DrugsWe work with industry experts and non-governmental agencies to provide resources and support to Snapchatters.Report a Safety ConcernIf you ever experience harassment, bullying, or any other safety concern, you can always report it right to us.Report an Underage AccountLearn how to report an account you believe is under the minimum age to use Snapchat (including under 13). |
| + | [Financial SextortionWe work with industry experts and non-governmental agencies to provide resources and support to Snapchatters.](https://values.snap.com/safety/financial-sextortion)[Combating Illicit DrugsWe work with industry experts and non-governmental agencies to provide resources and support to Snapchatters.](https://values.snap.com/safety/combating-illicit-drugs)[Report a Safety ConcernIf you ever experience harassment, bullying, or any other safety concern, you can always report it right to us.](https://values.snap.com/safety/safety-reporting)[Report an Underage AccountLearn how to report an account you believe is under the minimum age to use Snapchat (including under 13).](https://values.snap.com/safety/underage-account-reporting) |
| − | Information for ParentsThe Parent’s Guide to Snapchat covers how Snapchat works, the key protections we offer for teens, how to use our parental controls, and answers common questions.Learn More |
| + | [Information for ParentsThe Parent’s Guide to Snapchat covers how Snapchat works, the key protections we offer for teens, how to use our parental controls, and answers common questions.Learn More](https://parents.snapchat.com/?lang=en-US) |
| Transparency | |
| − | Transparency ReportTransparency ReportTwice a year, we publish transparency reports to provide insight and visibility into the nature and volume of content and accounts reported to us. |
| + | Transparency Report[Transparency ReportTwice a year, we publish transparency reports to provide insight and visibility into the nature and volume of content and accounts reported to us.](https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency) |
| − | ResourcesGlossaryDefinitions of commonly used terms, policies, and operational practices discussed in our transparency report. Ads GalleryFind European Union and Turkiye ads that delivered in the last 12 months and commercial content that’s live right now.ResearchersFor EU DSA Research Requests.Election IntegrityOverview of Snap's approach to safeguarding the integrity of elections around the world. |
| + | Resources[GlossaryDefinitions of commonly used terms, policies, and operational practices discussed in our transparency report.](https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency/glossary) [Ads GalleryFind European Union and Turkiye ads that delivered in the last 12 months and commercial content that’s live right now.](http://adsgallery.snap.com/?lang=en-US)[ResearchersFor EU DSA Research Requests.](https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency/researcher-access)[Election IntegrityOverview of Snap's approach to safeguarding the integrity of elections around the world.](https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency/election-integrity) |
| − | AboutIn our Transparency Report, we disclose data regarding our safety efforts across our platform. Here we provide additional context and insight into our safety principles, policies, and practices, as well as links to various safety and privacy resources.Learn More |
| + | [AboutIn our Transparency Report, we disclose data regarding our safety efforts across our platform. Here we provide additional context and insight into our safety principles, policies, and practices, as well as links to various safety and privacy resources.Learn More](https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency/about) |
| − | News |
| + | [News](https://values.snap.com/news) |
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| Resources | |
| − | Transparency Reports |
| + | - Transparency Reports |
| + | - [Transparency Reports Hub](https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency) |
| + | - Resources |
| + | - [About](https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency/about) |
| + | - [Glossary](https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency/glossary) |
| + | - [Ads Gallery](http://adsgallery.snap.com/?lang=en-US) |
| + | - [Researchers](https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency/researcher-access) |
| + | - [Election Integrity](https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency/election-integrity) |
| − | Transparency Reports Hub |
| + | ### |
| − | Resources |
| + | **Researcher Data Access Instructions** |
| − | About |
| + | **Researcher Data Access Requests under DSA Article 40(4)** |
| − | Glossary |
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| − | Ads Gallery |
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| − | Researchers |
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| − | Election Integrity |
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| − | Researcher Data Access Instructions |
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| − | Researcher Data Access Requests under DSA Article 40(4) |
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| − | If you are a researcher with non-commercial purposes and wish to request access to Snapchat data in accordance with EU Digital Services Act (DSA) Article 40(4), you can submit your research request by using the DSA Data Access Portal which is maintained by the European Commission. |
| + | If you are a researcher with non-commercial purposes and wish to request access to Snapchat data in accordance with EU Digital Services Act (DSA) Article 40(4), you can submit your research request by using the [DSA Data Access Portal](https://platform-portal.dsa.ec.europa.eu/home) which is maintained by the European Commission. |
| Once a Data Access Request has been submitted through the DSA Data Access Portal, the Request will be reviewed and vetted by the Dutch Digital Services Coordinator. Once approved the Request will be forwarded to Snap. | |
| Please note that only Data Access Requests submitted through the above Portal and reviewed and approved by the Digital Services Coordinator will be processed. | |
| − | Researcher Data Access Requests under DSA Article 40(12) |
| + | **Researcher Data Access Requests under DSA Article 40(12)** |
| If you are a researcher with non-commercial purposes and wish to request access to Snapchat data in accordance with EU Digital Services Act (DSA) Article 40(12), you can submit your data access request to the following email address: DSA-Researcher-Access[at]snapchat.com | |
| We will then connect with you to validate eligibility criteria to process your request. | |
| − | Snap Data Catalog for Requests under DSA Article 40(4) and Article 40(12) |
| + | **Snap Data Catalog for Requests under DSA Article 40(4) and Article 40(12)** |
| Below please find a description of the Data Assets that may be accessed along with their data structure and metadata: | |
| − | Spotlight Content |
| + | 1. Spotlight Content |
| − | User Identifier |
| + | - User Identifier |
| + | - Submission Date |
| + | - Country |
| + | - Engagement Data |
| + | - Content ID |
| + | - Public Link |
| + | 2. Public Story Content |
| − | Submission Date |
| + | - Country |
| + | - User Identifier |
| + | - Submission Date |
| + | - Content ID |
| + | - Public Link |
| + | 3. Map Story Content |
| − | Country |
| + | - Content ID |
| + | - User Identifier |
| + | - Submission Date |
| + | - Country |
| + | - Engagement Data |
| + | - Public Link |
| + | 4. Spotlight Comments |
| − | Engagement Data |
| + | - Content ID |
| + | - Submission Date |
| + | - Comment String |
| + | - User Identifier |
| + | - Country |
| + | 5. Public Profile data |
| − | Content ID |
| + | - User Identifier |
| + | - Engagement Data |
| + | - Public Link |
| − | Public Link |
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| − | Public Story Content |
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| − | Country |
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| − | User Identifier |
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| − | Submission Date |
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| − | Content ID |
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| − | Public Link |
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| − | Map Story Content |
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| − | Content ID |
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| − | User Identifier |
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| − | Submission Date |
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| − | Country |
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| − | Engagement Data |
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| − | Public Link |
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| − | Spotlight Comments |
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| − | Content ID |
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| − | Submission Date |
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| − | Comment String |
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| − | User Identifier |
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| − | Country |
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| − | Public Profile data |
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| − | User Identifier |
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| − | Engagement Data |
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| − | Public Link |
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| − | Modality of Data Access for Requests under DSA Article 40(4) and Article 40(12) |
| + | **Modality of Data Access for Requests under DSA Article 40(4) and Article 40(12)** |
| Snap will provide a protected cloud storage link for data access. | |
| − | Snap Point of Contact |
| + | **Snap Point of Contact** |
| For any questions related to this process researcher can contact us via the following email address: DSA-Researcher-Access[at]snapchat.com | |
| Company | |
| − | Snap Inc. |
| − | |
| − | Careers |
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| − | News |
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| − | Privacy and Safety |
| + | - [Snap Inc.](https://www.snap.com/?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| + | - [Careers](https://careers.snap.com/?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| + | - [News](https://newsroom.snap.com/?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| + | - [Privacy and Safety](https://values.snap.com/?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link) |
| Community | |
| − | Snapchat Support |
| − | |
| − | Spectacles Support |
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| − | Community Guidelines |
| + | - [Snapchat Support](https://help.snapchat.com/hc?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| + | - [Spectacles Support](https://support.spectacles.com/?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| + | - [Community Guidelines](https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency/community-guidelines?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link) |
| Advertising | |
| − | Snapchat Ads |
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| − | Advertising Policies |
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| − | Political Ads Library |
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| − | Brand Guidelines |
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| − | Promotions Rules |
| + | - [Snapchat Ads](https://forbusiness.snapchat.com/?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| + | - [Advertising Policies](https://www.snap.com/ad-policies?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| + | - [Political Ads Library](https://www.snap.com/political-ads?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| + | - [Brand Guidelines](https://www.snap.com/brand-guidelines?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| + | - [Promotions Rules](https://help.snapchat.com/hc/articles/[ID_REDACTED]?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| Legal | |
| − | Other Terms & Policies |
| + | - [Other Terms & Policies](https://www.snap.com/policies?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| + | - [Law Enforcement](https://values.snap.com/safety/safety-enforcement?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link) |
| + | - [Cookie Policy](https://www.snap.com/cookie-policy?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| + | - [Cookie Settings](https://snap.com/cookie-settings?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| + | - [Report Infringement](https://help.snapchat.com/hc/articles/[ID_REDACTED]?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| − | Law Enforcement |
| + | - [Privacy Policy](https://values.snap.com/privacy/privacy-policy?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link) |
| + | - [Terms of Service](https://www.snap.com/terms?utm_source=values_snap_com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=universal_navigation&utm_content=footer_item_link&lang=en-US) |
| − | Cookie Policy |
| + | - Language |
| − | Cookie Settings |
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| − | Report Infringement |
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| − | Privacy Policy |
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| − | Terms of Service |
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| − | Language |
| − | English (US) |
| + | English (US) |