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CCPA Do Not Sell or Share Rights

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What it is

California residents have the right to stop Audible from selling or sharing their personal information with third parties for advertising purposes.

This analysis describes what Audible'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause operationalizes Audible's compliance obligations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) by specifying the mechanism through which eligible residents can exercise statutory opt-out rights regarding data sale and sharing practices.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 28, 2026
First Seen
Apr 28, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

California residents can opt out of Audible sharing their personal data (including listening habits) for targeted advertising, but must proactively submit a request through Audible's privacy portal.

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 Audible's privacy request page, select 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information,' and submit your request. Audible must honor the request within 15 business days.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

You may contact our privacy team with any requests of disclosure, correction, or deletion of your personal information. You may also request suspension of use or suspension of sharing of your personal information with certain third parties.

Google Cloud Medium

When you use them, we'll validate your request by verifying your identity (for example, by confirming that you're signed in to your Google Account).

Instacart Medium

By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive automated text (SMS) messages from Instacart...To opt out, reply STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact us directly...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. You may submit a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information by visiting our privacy request page or by clicking the 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link available on our website.

Excerpt from Audible's Privacy Notice

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision directly implicates CCPA §1798.120 (right to opt out of sale) and CPRA amendments extending opt-out rights to 'sharing' of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising (§1798.135).

Insight

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Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

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

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Audible Privacy Notice
Entity
Audible
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
April 28, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003698
Document ID
CA-D-00320
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
998c37128470a5c01a162ef6942cac88abfcdc15a538ec2fadab79f3d485fb38
Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 05:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Audible
Document: Audible Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-003698
Captured: 2026-04-28 05:13:14 UTC
SHA-256: 998c37128470a5c0…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/audible/audible-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-003698/ccpa-do-not-sell-or-share-rights/
Accessed: Aug. 25, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Audible's CCPA Do Not Sell or Share Rights clause do?

The clause operationalizes Audible's compliance obligations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) by specifying the mechanism through which eligible residents can exercise statutory opt-out rights regarding data sale and sharing practices.

How does this clause affect you?

California residents can opt out of Audible sharing their personal data (including listening habits) for targeted advertising, but must proactively submit a request through Audible's privacy portal.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Audible?

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