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Sharing Personal Data with Advertising and Analytics Partners

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What it is

Databricks passes your personal data to advertising networks and analytics companies, which may use it to show you targeted ads. Under California law, this counts as 'selling' your data and you have the right to say no.

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)

The provision establishes the operational scope of personal data sharing within the service delivery model and identifies the categories of recipients who receive access to user personal information. The clause also acknowledges the regulatory classification of these data practices under California privacy statutes, which creates corresponding consumer rights and opt-out mechanisms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your browsing behavior, device identifiers, and other personal data collected on the Databricks website may be shared with advertising networks for targeted advertising purposes, which California law treats as a 'sale' — you have the right to opt out by submitting a request through the Databricks privacy portal.

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
    Visit the Databricks OneTrust privacy portal, select 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' or the applicable opt-out option, provide your email address and submit the form. Databricks must respond within 15 business days under CPRA.

How other platforms handle this

Lyft Medium

To grow the Lyft Platform and to share partner opportunities that are relevant to you, we use your personal information, including information we infer about you or receive from marketing parties, to provide Lyft and third party marketing, advertising, and promotions...

ZipRecruiter Medium

We will only use your Personal Data to provide services directly to you...and/or to provide services to you on behalf of our clients...except as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy or with your consent.

Glassdoor Medium

We may use your personal data to conduct research...we conduct and publish research about the labor market, the economy, job opportunities, jobseeker and employee behaviors...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may share your personal information with third-party advertising networks, social networks, and analytics providers to serve interest-based advertisements and analyze website performance. This may constitute a 'sale' or 'sharing' of personal information under certain state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information.

Excerpt from Databricks's Privacy Notice

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision directly implicates CPRA §1798.120 (right to opt out of sale/sharing), §1798.140(ad) (definition of 'sharing' for cross-context behavioral advertising), GDPR Art.

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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

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Databricks Privacy Notice
Entity
Databricks
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
April 30, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004408
Document ID
CA-D-00458
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c2601098042d922e6c540b44624976b336394366f0003fd04e5ca853cfbadda2
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 10:03 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Databricks
Document: Databricks Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-004408
Captured: 2026-04-30 10:03:00 UTC
SHA-256: c2601098042d922e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/databricks/databricks-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-004408/sharing-personal-data-with-advertising-and-analytics-partners/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 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 Databricks's Sharing Personal Data with Advertising and Analytics Partners clause do?

The provision establishes the operational scope of personal data sharing within the service delivery model and identifies the categories of recipients who receive access to user personal information. The clause also acknowledges the regulatory classification of these data practices under California privacy statutes, which creates corresponding consumer rights and opt-out mechanisms.

How does this clause affect you?

Your browsing behavior, device identifiers, and other personal data collected on the Databricks website may be shared with advertising networks for targeted advertising purposes, which California law treats as a 'sale' — you have the right to opt out by submitting a request through the Databricks privacy portal.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 278 platforms. See the full comparison.

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