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Third-Party Data Sharing for Advertising

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What it is

Airbnb shares your personal information and browsing behavior with advertising partners so that you can be shown targeted ads both on Airbnb and on other websites and apps.

This analysis describes what Airbnb's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This type of data sharing means your activity on Airbnb, including searches, listings viewed, and booking behavior, may be used to profile you for advertising purposes across the broader internet, not just within Airbnb's platform.

Interpretive note: The exact verbatim text was not fully available in the truncated document; the provision reflects standard Airbnb Privacy Policy disclosures regarding advertising data sharing based on publicly available policy versions.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

removed Jul 20, 2026

The removal of explicit advertising data sharing disclosure may indicate relocation to the separate Cookie Policy or represents a change in Airbnb's advertising practices or transparency approach.

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modified May 27, 2026

Current version shifts focus from specific data types (device identifiers, inferred interests) to cookies and tracking technologies, and adds explicit mention of partner data collection methods.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision means that your behavioral data from using Airbnb, including search history, listing interactions, and device identifiers, may be shared with third-party advertising networks, enabling targeted advertising that follows you across other platforms and websites.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Log into your Airbnb account, go to Privacy Settings, and select the option to opt out of sharing your personal information for targeted advertising. California residents can also submit a 'Do Not Share' request through Airbnb's California Privacy page.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

Google Gemini Medium

Third-party apps use data from Gemini consistent with their own privacy policies and terms.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may share your personal information with advertising partners to show you more relevant ads on and off our platform. We and our partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on our services.

Excerpt from Airbnb's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Third-party data sharing for behavioral advertising engages CPRA for California residents, which defines such sharing as 'sharing personal information' subject to an opt-out right regardless of monetary consideration.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Airbnb Privacy Policy
Entity
Airbnb
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010294
Document ID
CA-D-00074
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5e110978f90d85080934be341e71c5dc1b8133ecef3855c18e9e923b2b626a76
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 04:24 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Airbnb
Document: Airbnb Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-010294
Captured: 2026-05-11 04:24:09 UTC
SHA-256: 5e110978f90d8508…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/airbnb/airbnb-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-010294/third-party-data-sharing-for-advertising/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Airbnb's Third-Party Data Sharing for Advertising clause do?

This type of data sharing means your activity on Airbnb, including searches, listings viewed, and booking behavior, may be used to profile you for advertising purposes across the broader internet, not just within Airbnb's platform.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision means that your behavioral data from using Airbnb, including search history, listing interactions, and device identifiers, may be shared with third-party advertising networks, enabling targeted advertising that follows you across other platforms and websites.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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