TurboTax updated its cookie and tracking technology disclosure on May 29, 2026, restructuring how it describes advertising practices. The previous version explained that TurboTax and advertising partners use cookies to deliver relevant ads, mentioned that information like IP addresses and device identifiers may be shared with partners, and provided an explicit opt-out mechanism by toggling preferences and clicking 'Save My Choices'. The updated version removes the specific mention of IP address and device identifier sharing with advertising partners, removes the explicit opt-out toggle mechanism, and replaces detailed explanatory language with a more generic description that cookies help prevent ad repetition and select interest-based ads. The practical effect is that users no longer have a documented opt-out procedure within the privacy statement itself.
The updated privacy statement no longer describes a specific opt-out procedure for advertising cookies that was previously available. The prior version stated users could 'opt out of having your personal information used or disclosed for these purposes by sliding the toggle to No and clicking Save My Choices', but this mechanism and accompanying language are no longer present in the updated disclosure. The updated terms also no longer explicitly state that IP addresses and device identifiers may be shared with advertising partners, removing prior transparency about what data types are disclosed. You should review TurboTax's main Privacy Policy to determine if opt-out mechanisms exist elsewhere or what the current data-sharing practices are.
The updated statement removes a documented opt-out mechanism for advertising cookies and eliminates explicit disclosure of data sharing (IP addresses, device identifiers) with advertising partners. These removals reduce transparency about consent options and data practices previously disclosed to users, creating potential compliance exposure under FTC Act Section 5 (material omissions) and state privacy laws (CCPA, CPRA) that require disclosure of data practices and opt-out rights.
→ Review TurboTax's full Privacy Policy to determine whether opt-out mechanisms for advertising cookies are documented elsewhere.
→ Check TurboTax's cookie settings or preferences page to see if user controls for targeted advertising remain available outside this statement.
→ The terms as updated no longer document an opt-out mechanism within this privacy statement, so users relying on the prior statement may be unaware of how to decline advertising cookies.
→ Data sharing practices with advertising partners are no longer explicitly disclosed in this statement, reducing transparency about what information is shared.
ConductAtlas has recorded 2 material changes to this document (since May 2026). An additional minor or cosmetic changes were excluded.
Removed documented procedure allowing users to decline advertising cookie use by toggling preferences and clicking 'Save My Choices'.
Removed explicit disclosure that IP addresses and device identifiers may be shared with advertising partners.
Replaced detailed explanation of sharing practices with generic description of cookie functions (preventing ad repetition, enabling interest-based selection).
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Users no longer have a documented way within this privacy statement to decline the use of advertising cookies.
The statement no longer clearly explains what specific data types are shared with ad partners.
TurboTax removed language from its privacy statement disclosing the opt-out mechanism for targeted advertising and explicit mention of IP address and device identifier sharing with ad partners. This removal may engage FTC scrutiny under Section 5 of the FTC Act if the prior disclosures were relied upon by consumers to make decisions, or if the removal is viewed as material omission of previously disclosed data practices. Under CCPA/CPRA, California residents retain statutory rights to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information regardless of what the privacy statement states, but removal of a documented mechanism creates ambiguity about how such rights are exercised. A compliance review should determine whether the opt-out mechanism was relocated to the main Privacy Policy, whether data-sharing practices with advertisers continue as previously described, and whether the statement now requires clarification or correction.
FTC Act Section 5 (unfair or deceptive practices); CCPA/CPRA (California consumer rights, sale and sharing of personal information); GDPR Article 7 (conditions for consent); state privacy laws (opt-out mechanisms).
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