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No Sale of Personal Data

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What it is

Apple does not sell your personal data including as 'sale' is defined in California under the CCPA. We also do not share your information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Why it matters

This commitment, while significant, does not preclude all commercial uses of personal data — Apple may still share data with partners, developers, and advertisers for ad targeting on Apple's own platforms, which consumers should understand as distinct from a 'sale'.

Consumer impact

Apple collects a broad range of personal data including location, health and fitness information, financial data, voice recordings, and browsing and search history across its entire ecosystem of devices and services, and shares this information with Apple subsidiaries worldwide, app developers, business partners, and advertisers. While Apple publicly commits to not selling personal data, the policy permits extensive intra-group sharing and third-party disclosures that may not be fully transparent to average consumers. You can review, download, correct, or delete your personal data by visiting privacy.apple.com and signing in with your Apple ID.

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
    Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising and toggle off 'Personalized Ads' to opt out of Apple using your data for targeted advertising within Apple's platforms.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has enforcement authority over deceptive representations about data sales and sharing practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    The California Privacy Protection Agency and state AGs enforce CCPA/CPRA's prohibition on selling personal data and rights related to cross-context behavioral advertising sharing.
    File a complaint →

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Document information
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Apple Privacy Policy
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Apple
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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March 6, 2026
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April 4, 2026
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CA-P-000212
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Entity: Apple | Document: Apple Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-000212
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:19:48 UTC | SHA-256: 36e54b8290f2d5f4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/apple/apple-privacy-policy/no-sale-of-personal-data/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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