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No Sale or Targeted Advertising

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Key Facts

Does Cursor sell personal data for cross-contextual behavioral advertising?
Cursor does not sell or share personal data for cross-contextual behavioral advertising and does not process personal data for targeted advertising purposes, as those terms are defined under applicable US state privacy laws.
Does Cursor process personal data for targeted advertising purposes?
Cursor does not sell or share personal data for cross-contextual behavioral advertising and does not process personal data for targeted advertising purposes, as those terms are defined under applicable US state privacy laws.
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What it is

Cursor states it does not sell your personal data or use it for targeted advertising across different websites or services, as those practices are defined under US state privacy laws like the CCPA.

This analysis describes what Cursor'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)

Cursor's commitment not to sell, share, or process personal data for cross-contextual behavioral or targeted advertising forecloses data monetization practices that are regulated under US state privacy laws.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 370 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The policy states personal data is not sold or shared for cross-contextual behavioral advertising; this means users do not need to exercise a CCPA opt-out for sale or sharing, as the policy asserts these activities do not occur.

How other platforms handle this

Shein Medium

When you visit our website, we may share some personal identifiers such as cookies and other tracking technologies for analytics and to personalize your experience with targeted ads as described herein.

Ramp Medium

Any targeted advertising by Ramp will only be carried out to the extent that it is permitted by applicable law.

GOAT Medium

We may display targeted advertising to you through social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn...We may share a unique identifier, such as a user ID, with these platform providers...to direct targeted advertising to you or to a custom audience on the social media platf...

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We do not "sell" or "share" personal data for cross-contextual behavioral advertising, and we do not process personal data for "targeted advertising" purposes (as those terms are defined under applicable US state privacy laws).

Excerpt from Cursor's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly addresses CCPA definitions of 'sale' and 'sharing' of personal data (California Civil Code Section 1798.140), as well as analogous definitions in Virginia VCDPA, Colorado CPA, Connecticut CTDPA, and other …

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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 →
  • 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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cursor Privacy Policy
Entity
Cursor
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008153
Document ID
CA-D-00452
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1e5849a4a5fbaa739f760d04f8a003ee1ec366c9f4216cb1cb0ea9b8cf9d01f3
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 17:01 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Cursor
Document: Cursor Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008153
Captured: 2026-05-07 17:01:07 UTC
SHA-256: 1e5849a4a5fbaa73…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cursor/cursor-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-008153/no-sale-or-targeted-advertising/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cursor's No Sale or Targeted Advertising clause do?

Cursor's commitment not to sell, share, or process personal data for cross-contextual behavioral or targeted advertising forecloses data monetization practices that are regulated under US state privacy laws.

How does this clause affect you?

The policy states personal data is not sold or shared for cross-contextual behavioral advertising; this means users do not need to exercise a CCPA opt-out for sale or sharing, as the policy asserts these activities do not occur.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 147 platforms. See the full comparison.

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