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So, I actually clicked and read the privacy policy before accepting.

WHY do we need to accept targeted ads in order to play a game we already paid for?

Worth noting that, at least as far as I know, EULA's and similiar, post-purchase shenanigans are not enforcable in the EU,
 
Also worth noting that most if not all privacy policies have nothing to do with keeping your privacy, and more with raping it savagely, with your consent. Not that you have a choice...