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Third-Party Advertising Data Sharing

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes a data-sharing framework that enables third-party ad networks to access user behavioral data across multiple platforms, permitting these partners to build user profiles for advertising targeting purposes.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

High May 14, 2026

The updated privacy policy no longer explicitly discloses that Canva uses cookies to personalize ads, analyze website performance, or tailor content on partner sites. Previously, the policy stated these purposes and directed users to the cookie policy for more information and choice. The revised policy now mentions only that essential cookies are used to make Canva work. This change removes transparency about non-essential cookie uses and eliminates the cookie consent interface (Accept all cookies / Manage cookies buttons) that was previously presented in the privacy policy document itself.

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Medium May 5, 2026

The updated privacy policy no longer includes explicit language describing Canva's use of non-essential cookies for personalization, advertising tailoring, and website analytics. Previously, the policy stated that Canva would use these cookies only if users accepted. The removal of this disclosure means the policy no longer clearly explains these cookie categories or presents a consent interaction for non-essential cookies at the point where this information was previously disclosed. Depending on applicable cookie law and Canva's implementation, users may need to consult additional documentation such as a separate cookie policy to understand how non-essential cookies are managed.

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High May 1, 2026

The updated privacy policy no longer explicitly discloses optional cookie uses or provides cookie preference controls on the privacy policy page itself. Previously, Canva stated it would use non-essential cookies for personalization, ad targeting, and analytics only if users accepted, and offered 'Accept all cookies' and 'Manage cookies' options. The removal of this disclosure and consent mechanism may affect how users understand cookie practices and when consent is obtained. Users who previously accessed cookie preferences through the privacy policy will need to locate these controls elsewhere on the Canva platform if they remain available.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, users' personal information and usage data are shared with advertising partners beyond Canva's direct control. The terms authorize these third parties to collect interaction data via cookies and similar tracking mechanisms to inform ad delivery decisions.

How other platforms handle this

LinkedIn Medium

We do not share your personal data with any third-party advertisers or ad networks for their advertising except for: (i) hashed or device identifiers (to the extent they are personal data in some countries), (ii) with your separate permission (e.g., in a lead generation form) or (iii) data already v...

Notion Medium

We may share your personal information with third-party vendors and service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance. We may also share your personal information with busines...

Waze Medium

We may share your information with third-party partners, including advertising and analytics companies, to help us understand how you use our services and to show you more relevant ads. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about you...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We work with third-party advertising companies and social media companies to help us market our products and services and to provide you with more relevant ads. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Service and other websites and applications. We may also share your personal information with our advertising partners, including information about your use of the Service, to help them send you relevant ads.

— Excerpt from Canva's Canva Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Canva Privacy Policy
Entity
Canva
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005243
Document ID
CA-D-00204
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4608d013413fe0c49d9bac06799391e6496715c70027aec74677d661cbd6c89b
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 23:11 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Canva
Document: Canva Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005243
Captured: 2026-05-11 23:11:39 UTC
SHA-256: 4608d013413fe0c4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/canva/canva-privacy-policy/third-party-advertising-data-sharing/
Accessed: May 20, 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 Canva's Third-Party Advertising Data Sharing clause do?

The clause establishes a data-sharing framework that enables third-party ad networks to access user behavioral data across multiple platforms, permitting these partners to build user profiles for advertising targeting purposes.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, users' personal information and usage data are shared with advertising partners beyond Canva's direct control. The terms authorize these third parties to collect interaction data via cookies and similar tracking mechanisms to inform ad delivery decisions.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 29 platforms. See the full comparison.

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