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No user data is sent \u2014 only the WordPress version number and locale.\n* Service: https:\/\/api.wordpress.org\/core\/checksums\/1.0\/\n* Privacy: https:\/\/wordpress.org\/about\/privacy\/<\/p>\n\n<h4>Freemius<\/h4>\n\n<p>Used to manage the Patched premium subscription, licensing, and payments. 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