Audible · Audible Privacy Notice

Behavioral Tracking via Amazon CSM and UE Scripts

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What it is

Audible loads Amazon's tracking scripts on every page, which record your clicks, scrolling, time on page, device information, and session data. This happens automatically when you visit Audible's website.

Why it matters

This type of persistent behavioral tracking builds a detailed profile of how you use the service, which can be used for targeted advertising and shared across Amazon's ecosystem.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

The deployment of Amazon's CSM, UE, and CSA tracking frameworks triggers GDPR Article 6 lawful basis obligations (consent or legitimate interests) for EU users, and CCPA disclosure requirements for California residents regarding the sale or sharing of behavioral data.

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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.

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
    Visit amazon.com/adprefs to manage interest-based advertising preferences linked to your Amazon and Audible account. Select 'Do not personalize ads' to limit behavioral data use for advertising.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC regulates unfair or deceptive data collection practices and has jurisdiction over consumer tracking disclosures under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Audible Privacy Notice
Entity
Audible
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00320000
Document ID
CA-D-00320
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Entity: Audible | Document: Audible Privacy Notice | Record: CA-P-00320000
Captured: 2026-03-20 06:59:06 UTC | SHA-256: d5c039d24b504789…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/audible/audible-privacy-notice/behavioral-tracking-via-amazon-csm-and-ue-scripts/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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