A classified advertisements website that allows users to post and browse local listings for housing, jobs, goods for sale, services, and personal connections across cities worldwide. The platform operates with minimal moderation and relies heavily on user self-policing, making its terms of service and privacy policies critical for understanding user responsibilities and data handling practices. Given the site's role in facilitating direct transactions between strangers and its minimal oversight model, these policies significantly impact user safety, liability, and privacy expectations.

2 Documents
16 All provisions 2 High severity 10 Medium severity 4 Low severity
0 Changes · 12 mo
Last change

High — provisions that significantly limit your legal rights, authorize broad data collection, or create material financial exposure. Medium — provisions worth knowing about but with partial protections or limited scope. Low — standard terms with minimal consumer impact.

Governance Coverage
Privacy Rights
8 provisions · 4 med
Liability Limitation
3 provisions · 2 high · 1 med
Data Sharing
2 provisions · 2 med
Legal Jurisdiction
2 provisions · 2 med
Payment Fees
2 provisions · 2 med
Platform Discretion
2 provisions · 1 high · 1 med
Content Moderation
1 provision · 1 med
Data Retention
1 provision · 1 med
Enforcement Actions
1 provision · 1 med
Data Collection
1 provision · 1 med
Quick Facts
Data Retention: Specified
Key Governance Provisions
High Prohibition on Scraping and Automated Access

The prohibition covers both automated tools and manual equivalents, and applies broadly to any software beyond standard browsers and email clients, meaning developers, researchers, and businesses fac…

High Liquidated Damages Schedule

The damages schedule is unusually specific and covers a wide range of common behaviors including viewing more than 1,000 pages in a day, sending unsolicited messages, or posting prohibited content, m…

High International Data Transfer — Consent by Access

The clause creates a consent mechanism that permits cross-border data transfer and storage infrastructure outside the user's jurisdiction of residence, establishing the territorial scope of data proc…

High Prohibition on Automated Access and Scraping

The clause establishes operational boundaries for platform access by defining prohibited technical methods and third-party tools, thereby controlling how data and services can be accessed and the typ…

High Liability Cap at $100

The liability limitation operates to define the maximum financial exposure Craigslist assumes under the terms, establishing a threshold for all damage categories and creating a predictable liability …

Document Coverage
Privacypolicy Termsofservice
Last change detected: Changes (12 months): 0 Documents monitored: 2 Provisions tracked: 16
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Documents

Craigslist Privacy Policy

Medium

This document establishes Craigslist's practices regarding collection, use, and storage of personal information including name, email, phone number, location, and device data. The policy specifies that personal data is not …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
8 provisions 1 version captured Version history →

Craigslist Terms of Use

Medium

This document establishes the terms of use governing access to and participation in Craigslist's platform, including web and mobile interfaces. The agreement grants Craigslist a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Terms of service
8 provisions 1 version captured Version history →
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Medium Severity Provisions (6)

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Applicable Regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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CFAA
United States Federal
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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DMCA
United States Federal
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FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Craigslist documents does ConductAtlas track?

ConductAtlas tracks 2 Craigslist documents including terms of service, privacy policy, and other governance documents. Every document is captured daily with cryptographic verification.

How many policy changes has Craigslist made in the past year?

Craigslist has made 0 policy changes in the past 12 months across the documents ConductAtlas tracks.

How many provisions has ConductAtlas classified for Craigslist?

ConductAtlas has classified 16 provisions across Craigslist's tracked documents. 2 are rated high severity, 10 medium, and 4 low.

Can I get alerts when Craigslist changes their policies?

Yes. Monitor subscribers ($19/month) can add Craigslist to their watchlist and receive same-day email alerts whenever any tracked document changes.