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Data Sale Opt-Out and Targeted Advertising

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What it is

The policy states that Anthropic does not sell personal data as defined by applicable law, and that users may opt out of sharing personal data for targeted advertising of Anthropic's own products and services, including through global privacy controls such as browser-level signals.

This analysis describes what Anthropic'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that while Anthropic does not characterize its data practices as a sale of personal data, it does share personal data for targeted advertising of its own services, from which users may opt out. The policy states that Global Privacy Control signals will be honored, which is relevant to California and other state privacy compliance.

Clause Stability Stable

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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users can opt out of having their personal data shared for targeted advertising of Anthropic's products and services through account Privacy Settings or by sending a Global Privacy Control signal; the policy states Anthropic does not sell personal data under applicable legal definitions.

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
    Navigate to Privacy Settings in your Anthropic account and select the opt-out option for sharing personal data for targeted advertising; alternatively, enable Global Privacy Control in a compatible browser to send an opt-out signal automatically.

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Sale & targeted Anthropic marketing of its products and services: Anthropic does not 'sell' your personal data as that term is defined by applicable laws and regulations. You can opt-out of sharing your personal data for targeted advertising to promote our products and services, and we will honor global privacy controls. To learn more, click here.

Excerpt from Anthropic's Privacy Policy (Superseded Capture)

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages CCPA and CPRA, which require businesses to honor opt-out of sale and sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, and to recognize Global Privacy Control signals as valid …

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Applicable agencies

  • 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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Anthropic Privacy Policy (Superseded Capture)
Entity
Anthropic
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016558
Document ID
CA-D-00012
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
e91b78d120f18b8a635385fb036a9ad6b0135fe530a2e4aadcc4d575da32fca0
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 17:12 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Anthropic
Document: Anthropic Privacy Policy (Superseded Capture)
Record ID: CA-P-016558
Captured: 2026-07-09 17:12:50 UTC
SHA-256: e91b78d120f18b8a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/anthropic/anthropic-privacy-policy-superseded-capture/provision/CA-P-016558/data-sale-opt-out-and-targeted-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 Anthropic's Data Sale Opt-Out and Targeted Advertising clause do?

This provision establishes that while Anthropic does not characterize its data practices as a sale of personal data, it does share personal data for targeted advertising of its own services, from which users may opt out. The policy states that Global Privacy Control signals will be honored, which is relevant to California and other state privacy compliance.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users can opt out of having their personal data shared for targeted advertising of Anthropic's products and services through account Privacy Settings or by sending a Global Privacy Control signal; the policy states Anthropic does not sell personal data under applicable legal definitions.

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