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Automatic Collection of Personal Information and Cross-Service Identification

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What it is

The notice states that Anyscale automatically collects IP addresses, MAC addresses, cookie identifiers, mobile advertising identifiers, device information, approximate location derived from IP, browsing and search activity, link clicks, content interactions, and session duration, and uses device identifiers to link a user's activity across Anyscale's services.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the scope of automated data collection, including cross-service user identification using device identifiers. The use of MAC addresses and mobile advertising identifiers alongside IP-derived location data constitutes a notably specific set of device-level identifiers that may have implications under state biometric and device identifier statutes depending on jurisdiction.

Change history

modified May 21, 2026

Provision renamed from 'Automatic Collection of Device and Behavioral Data' to include 'Cross-Service Identification' but excerpt text appears identical.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Anyscale automatically collects IP addresses, MAC addresses, mobile advertising identifiers, browsing history, search queries, and approximate location for all users of its services, and uses device identifiers to correlate a user's activity across its services. Cookie management tools and browser settings may limit some but not all of this collection.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may collect certain information automatically when you use our Services, such as your Internet protocol (IP) address, user settings, MAC address, cookie identifiers, mobile carrier, mobile advertising and other unique identifiers, browser or device information, location information (including approximate location derived from IP address), and Internet service provider. We may also automatically collect information regarding your use of our Services, such as pages that you visit before, during and after using our Services, items that you search for via the Services and the results returned, information about the links you click, the types of content you interact with, the frequency and duration of your activities, and other information about how you use our Services. We may also use the information we collect automatically (for example, IP address, and unique device identifiers) to identify the same unique person across the Services to provide a more seamless and personalized experience to you.

— Excerpt from Anyscale's Anyscale Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates GDPR for EU/UK users, particularly regarding lawful basis for processing behavioral and location data and the requirement to disclose cross-service profiling activities. CCPA/CPRA requires disclosure of the categories of personal information collected automatically and their business purpose. The ePrivacy Directive requires consent for non-essential cookies and tracking technologies for EU users. MAC address collection may engage state-level device identifier statutes in certain U.S. jurisdictions. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The cross-service identification mechanism using IP addresses and unique device identifiers constitutes profiling activity that requires a disclosed legal basis under GDPR. The document does not enumerate the legal basis for this specific processing activity in the excerpt provided. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK users are subject to GDPR requirements for lawful basis and transparency regarding profiling. California users should assess whether mobile advertising identifier collection constitutes a 'sensitive personal information' category under CPRA, which carries additional use limitations. Illinois users should note that MAC address collection does not constitute biometric data under BIPA, but state-level device tracking statutes vary. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers deploying Anyscale's platform for employee use should assess whether employee device data collected through this mechanism is adequately addressed in their data processing agreements and whether cross-service tracking of employees creates obligations under applicable employment privacy laws. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should evaluate whether the cross-service identification mechanism is disclosed to EU users with adequate specificity to satisfy GDPR transparency requirements; whether mobile advertising identifier collection is addressed in CPRA sensitive personal information disclosures; and whether MAC address collection is addressed in state-specific device privacy assessments.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over unfair or deceptive data collection practices, including undisclosed cross-service tracking and device identifier collection under the FTC Act.
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Anyscale Privacy Policy
Entity
Anyscale
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012969
Document ID
CA-D-00658
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
48e9aef121f9b494e977ad69ba1b05270bd3be3b977fbfab3c5470605532ba4f
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 03:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Anyscale
Document: Anyscale Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-012969
Captured: 2026-05-21 03:30:27 UTC
SHA-256: 48e9aef121f9b494…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/anyscale/anyscale-privacy-policy/automatic-collection-of-personal-information-and-cross-service-identification/
Accessed: June 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 Anyscale's Automatic Collection of Personal Information and Cross-Service Identification clause do?

This provision establishes the scope of automated data collection, including cross-service user identification using device identifiers. The use of MAC addresses and mobile advertising identifiers alongside IP-derived location data constitutes a notably specific set of device-level identifiers that may have implications under state biometric and device identifier statutes depending on jurisdiction.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Anyscale automatically collects IP addresses, MAC addresses, mobile advertising identifiers, browsing history, search queries, and approximate location for all users of its services, and uses device identifiers to correlate a user's activity across its services. Cookie management tools and browser settings may limit some but not all of this collection.

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