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Marketing Communications

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What it is

AWS may send you marketing emails or other promotional messages using your personal information, but you can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting AWS directly.

This analysis describes what AWS'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 opt-out mechanism is practically important because failure to use it means AWS may continue to send promotional communications to your contact details, and understanding how to unsubscribe prevents unwanted ongoing contact.

Interpretive note: The exact verbatim text was not available in the truncated document; the specific channels covered by the opt-out and the processing timeline could not be confirmed from the truncated source.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

AWS may use your email address and other contact details to send promotional communications, and you can stop these by using the unsubscribe link included in marketing emails or by contacting AWS.

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
    Click the unsubscribe link in any AWS marketing email to opt out, or contact AWS directly through the privacy contact mechanism described on the AWS Privacy Notice page.

How other platforms handle this

ClickUp Medium

You may also change your preference and "opt out" of receiving certain marketing communications from us by clicking the unsubscribe link included at the bottom of all such communications...

ZipRecruiter Medium

California residents have the right to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information...to third parties for their direct marketing purposes unless we provide them with an ability to exercise choice regarding such disclosures.

Tinder Medium

If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.

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We may use your personal information to send you promotional communications about AWS products and services, including via email, telephone, or mail. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

Excerpt from AWS's Privacy Notice

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Marketing communications to EU and UK residents are subject to the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, which generally require prior consent for email marketing unless a legitimate interest or prior customer relationship exception applies.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
AWS Privacy Notice
Entity
AWS
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008667
Document ID
CA-D-00649
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
56db19656bcfe04e01d638ef57e34e27832e48cd46492abe0cac4eb4a655047a
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 21:45 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: AWS
Document: AWS Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-008667
Captured: 2026-05-07 21:45:26 UTC
SHA-256: 56db19656bcfe04e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/aws/aws-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-008667/marketing-communications/
Accessed: Sept. 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does AWS's Marketing Communications clause do?

The opt-out mechanism is practically important because failure to use it means AWS may continue to send promotional communications to your contact details, and understanding how to unsubscribe prevents unwanted ongoing contact.

How does this clause affect you?

AWS may use your email address and other contact details to send promotional communications, and you can stop these by using the unsubscribe link included in marketing emails or by contacting AWS.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by AWS.