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Advertising and Marketing Partner Data Sharing

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What it is

The notice authorizes third-party advertising and marketing partners to use cookies and similar technologies on DocuSign marketing websites to deliver targeted advertising, while stating that such cookies are not deployed within eSignature, CLM, and Identity products and that customer data is not disclosed to advertising and marketing partners.

This analysis describes what DocuSign'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that advertising partner data sharing is limited to marketing website contexts and is not applied within DocuSign's core product infrastructure. Enterprise customers should note that this carve-out applies specifically to customer data and core products, while marketing website visitors remain subject to third-party advertising cookie deployment.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement authorizes disclosure of identifiers and internet activity data to advertising and marketing partners on DocuSign marketing websites through cookies and similar technologies. Under this clause, users can opt out of such data sharing for targeted advertising purposes by clicking the 'Your Privacy Choices' link in the website footer.

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
    Click the 'Your Privacy Choices' link located in the footer of DocuSign's website to access the opt-out mechanism for targeted advertising data sharing.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may allow third-party advertising and marketing technologies and parties that support our advertising and marketing efforts (e.g., ad networks, ad measurement services, advertising analytics providers, remarketing providers, etc.) on our marketing websites that use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant and targeted content and advertising to you on the marketing websites and other websites you visit and applications you use. Note that we do not deploy third-party advertising cookies in our products used by customers, such as eSignature, Contact Lifecycle, and Identify or disclose customer data to advertising and marketing partners.

Excerpt from DocuSign's Privacy Statement

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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
DocuSign Privacy Statement
Entity
DocuSign
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014905
Document ID
CA-D-00198
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
db171ce667d98db1d8936fb125acc66e0d283cc7f0c00e08307fb68fd757092c
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 06:43 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: DocuSign
Document: DocuSign Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-014905
Captured: 2026-07-09 06:43:10 UTC
SHA-256: db171ce667d98db1…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/docusign/docusign-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-014905/advertising-and-marketing-partner-data-sharing/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does DocuSign's Advertising and Marketing Partner Data Sharing clause do?

This provision establishes that advertising partner data sharing is limited to marketing website contexts and is not applied within DocuSign's core product infrastructure. Enterprise customers should note that this carve-out applies specifically to customer data and core products, while marketing website visitors remain subject to third-party advertising cookie deployment.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement authorizes disclosure of identifiers and internet activity data to advertising and marketing partners on DocuSign marketing websites through cookies and similar technologies. Under this clause, users can opt out of such data sharing for targeted advertising purposes by clicking the 'Your Privacy Choices' link in the website footer.

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