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Inference Data Collection

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What it is

Databricks creates profile data about you by drawing inferences from other information it collects, which may include assessments of your preferences, psychological tendencies, and professional aptitudes.

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)

Inference data is one of the more sensitive categories under modern privacy law because it represents conclusions drawn about you that you may not be aware of, and which may affect how you are marketed to or evaluated.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Databricks may build a profile about your characteristics and preferences derived from your interactions with its websites and services, and this inferred data may be shared with advertising partners or used to personalize marketing communications.

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.
  • Delete Your Data
    Navigate to the Databricks OneTrust privacy portal and submit a deletion request specifically referencing inferences or profile data. Provide your email address and any other identifying information requested for verification purposes.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

To stop us collecting your location information, you can update your device settings, stop using the Service, or uninstall our mobile apps.

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Inferences drawn from other personal information to create a profile about you reflecting your preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes.

Excerpt from Databricks's Privacy Notice

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Under CPRA, inferences drawn to create a consumer profile are a defined category of personal information and are subject to the right to know, right to delete, and right to opt out of …

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Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

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

EU AI Act
European Union
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
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-009271
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
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Citation Record
Entity: Databricks
Document: Databricks Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-009271
Captured: 2026-05-10 16:34:42 UTC
SHA-256: 8ad61e5a97ddff75…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/databricks/databricks-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-009271/inference-data-collection/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Databricks's Inference Data Collection clause do?

Inference data is one of the more sensitive categories under modern privacy law because it represents conclusions drawn about you that you may not be aware of, and which may affect how you are marketed to or evaluated.

How does this clause affect you?

Databricks may build a profile about your characteristics and preferences derived from your interactions with its websites and services, and this inferred data may be shared with advertising partners or used to personalize marketing communications.

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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