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Cookie and Tracking Technologies

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What it is

Databricks automatically collects technical information about your device and how you use its websites through cookies and tracking pixels, including your IP address and browsing behavior on Databricks properties.

This analysis describes what Databricks'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)

Cookie and tracking data can be used for behavioral advertising and analytics, and under GDPR and many US state laws, you have the right to consent to or reject non-essential tracking before it occurs.

Interpretive note: The adequacy of Databricks' cookie consent implementation for EU/EEA users cannot be fully assessed from the notice text alone and depends on the operational configuration of the OneTrust consent tool.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

When you visit Databricks websites, tracking technologies may automatically collect your device and behavioral data, including your IP address and page interactions; you can manage cookie preferences through the consent tool on the Databricks website.

How other platforms handle this

Zendesk Medium

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our websites and services and store certain information. Tracking technologies used include beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our services. You can instruct your browser to ...

GOAT Medium

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our Services. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our Services.

Whatnot Medium

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Services and store certain information. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Services. You can instruct your browser to refuse all c...

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We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to automatically collect certain information from your device when you use our websites or interact with our emails. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and information about how you interact with our websites.

— Excerpt from Databricks's Databricks Privacy Notice

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Cookie and tracking technology use engages the EU ePrivacy Directive (implemented via national laws) and GDPR, requiring prior informed consent for non-essential cookies for EU/EEA users, enforced by national data protection authorities. In the US, CPRA treats certain cookie identifiers as personal information subject to opt-out rights. The FTC also has general jurisdiction over deceptive data collection practices. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The notice references a cookie management tool, but the adequacy of the consent mechanism for EU/EEA users, including whether consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous as required under GDPR, depends on the implementation of the OneTrust consent banner, which is referenced but not fully described in the notice. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA jurisdictions create the highest exposure given ePrivacy Directive requirements for prior consent. California users have opt-out rights for cookie-based sharing under CPRA. Colorado law requires recognition of global privacy control signals as opt-out mechanisms. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations that embed Databricks tracking pixels or use Databricks marketing tools on their own properties should assess whether their own cookie disclosures accurately reflect Databricks' data collection and whether consent obtained on their platforms covers Databricks' downstream use. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should audit the Databricks cookie consent banner to confirm it meets the GDPR standard of no pre-ticked boxes, equal prominence for accept and reject options, and granular purpose-based consent categories. The GPC signal recognition mechanism should be tested for US state law compliance.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over deceptive or unfair data collection practices including inadequate disclosure of cookie-based tracking and data sharing
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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
Databricks Privacy Notice
Entity
Databricks
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009273
Document ID
CA-D-00458
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8ad61e5a97ddff750d7e35a7ef5319c80767171ee7a2438e8fab48db3b504829
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 16:34 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Databricks
Document: Databricks Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-009273
Captured: 2026-05-10 16:34:42 UTC
SHA-256: 8ad61e5a97ddff75…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/databricks/databricks-privacy-notice/cookie-and-tracking-technologies/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Databricks's Cookie and Tracking Technologies clause do?

Cookie and tracking data can be used for behavioral advertising and analytics, and under GDPR and many US state laws, you have the right to consent to or reject non-essential tracking before it occurs.

How does this clause affect you?

When you visit Databricks websites, tracking technologies may automatically collect your device and behavioral data, including your IP address and page interactions; you can manage cookie preferences through the consent tool on the Databricks website.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 3 platforms. See the full comparison.

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