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Amazon Privacy Notice Governance (By Reference)

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What it is

Audible's privacy practices are governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice rather than a standalone Audible privacy policy, meaning Amazon's broader data terms apply to your Audible usage.

Why it matters

Amazon's Privacy Notice is a broad document covering a large number of services and data uses. By accepting Audible's terms, you are subject to Amazon's full data collection and use framework, which includes advertising, AI training, and third-party data sharing.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Incorporation of a parent company's privacy notice by reference may not satisfy GDPR transparency requirements under Article 13, which require specific, layered disclosures at the point of collection. Legal teams should verify whether Audible provides jurisdiction-specific addenda for EU, UK, and California users.

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Consumer impact

Audible, as an Amazon subsidiary, collects extensive data including listening history, device identifiers, purchase history, and behavioral signals, as reflected in the tracking infrastructure visible in the page source. This data is shared within the Amazon corporate family and used for targeted advertising, personalization, and product improvement. You can review and manage your data preferences by visiting the Audible account settings page or the Amazon Privacy Central portal at amazon.com/privacy.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    Failure to provide clear and specific privacy disclosures may constitute a deceptive practice under the FTC Act.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Audible Privacy Notice
Entity
Audible
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00320003
Document ID
CA-D-00320
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d5c039d24b504789f9946a362a9d6e865450a632d167f26080d60308a5724a8e
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Audible | Document: Audible Privacy Notice | Record: CA-P-00320003
Captured: 2026-03-20 06:59:06 UTC | SHA-256: d5c039d24b504789…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/audible/audible-privacy-notice/amazon-privacy-notice-governance-by-reference/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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