Audible · Audible Privacy Notice

Session Cookie and CSM-Hit Tracking

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Why it matters

A persistent 7-day tracking cookie tied to a session ID means Audible can recognise and profile your device across multiple visits within that period, even if you do not log in.

Consumer impact

Audible's website deploys extensive client-side tracking code that captures granular behavioural data including mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes, scroll events, and page visibility changes, transmitting this data to Amazon analytics endpoints. This behavioural surveillance occurs as part of normal site usage and encompasses session identifiers, device signals, and interaction timing. You can reduce some tracking by using a browser with JavaScript disabled or a privacy-focused browser extension, though this may impair site functionality.

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.
  • Delete Your Data
    Open your browser settings, navigate to Privacy or Cookies, find and delete cookies from audible.com and amazon.com including 'csm-hit'. You can also clear localStorage for audible.com to remove stored session data.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    FTC has authority over cookie-based tracking and consumer profiling that may constitute unfair or deceptive practices if not adequately disclosed.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Audible Privacy Notice
Entity
Audible
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 2, 2026
Last verified
April 2, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001572
Document ID
CA-D-00320
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
SHA-256
6af61761a617e7716d8f7d78d4641a0c68e627ffaf839eaca35e4e42e581e70c
Verified
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Audible | Document: Audible Privacy Notice | Record: CA-P-001572
Captured: 2026-04-02 02:12:25 UTC | SHA-256: 6af61761a617e771…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/audible/audible-privacy-notice/session-cookie-and-csm-hit-tracking/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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