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Promotional Partner Data Sharing

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What it is

Delta gives your personal information to marketing partners, such as credit card companies with co-branded Delta cards, so those partners can send you promotional offers.

This analysis describes what Delta Airlines'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)

Your personal data is not just used by Delta internally; it flows to third-party marketing partners, which broadens the number of companies that have access to your travel and contact information.

Interpretive note: Whether this sharing constitutes a regulated 'sale' or 'sharing' under CCPA/CPRA depends on the specific contractual arrangements with promotional partners and whether consideration is exchanged, which is not fully detailed in the policy text.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 7, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision means that your name, contact details, and potentially travel and loyalty data may be shared with third-party promotional partners for their own marketing purposes, not just Delta's operational needs. Under CCPA, this type of sharing may qualify as a 'sale' or 'sharing' of personal information, giving California residents the right to opt out.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Visit Delta's Privacy and Security page at delta.com/us/en/legal/privacy-and-security and locate the opt-out or privacy request form. Submit your request to opt out of promotional partner data sharing.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

We may offer joint promotions or programs that, in order for your participation, will require us to share your information with third parties. In fulfilling these types of promotions, we may share your name and other information...

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

Tinder Medium

we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Delta shares information about you with promotional partners so they may send you special offers and information about their products and services. Promotional partners include companies with whom Delta has marketing relationships, such as companies that offer Delta-branded credit cards and other co-branded products.

Excerpt from Delta Airlines's Delta Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, which broadly define 'sharing' personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising and may classify this promotional partner disclosure as a regulated …

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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

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
Delta Privacy Policy
Entity
Delta Airlines
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004500
Document ID
CA-D-00629
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8457cf035cfa0c5237d80b10b4c903590ea2ec5f3361da5dd4a6cf53812f2c41
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 05:33 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Delta Airlines
Document: Delta Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-004500
Captured: 2026-05-07 05:33:19 UTC
SHA-256: 8457cf035cfa0c52…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/delta-airlines/delta-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-004500/promotional-partner-data-sharing/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Delta Airlines's Promotional Partner Data Sharing clause do?

Your personal data is not just used by Delta internally; it flows to third-party marketing partners, which broadens the number of companies that have access to your travel and contact information.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision means that your name, contact details, and potentially travel and loyalty data may be shared with third-party promotional partners for their own marketing purposes, not just Delta's operational needs. Under CCPA, this type of sharing may qualify as a 'sale' or 'sharing' of personal information, giving California residents the right to opt out.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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