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Third-Party Data Sharing for Advertising

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What it is

DocuSign shares your personal data with advertising partners and third-party analytics providers, which may be considered a 'sale' or 'sharing' of personal information under California law.

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes a distinction between data practices on marketing websites versus core product platforms. It delineates the scope of third-party advertising technology deployment and clarifies which customer data sets remain excluded from advertising partner sharing arrangements.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your behavioral and identity data may be shared with external advertising networks, potentially affecting your privacy across the web. California residents can opt out of this data sharing.

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 DocuSign's privacy portal at https://www.docusign.com/privacy and submit a request to opt out of data sharing for advertising purposes. California residents should select the CCPA opt-out option.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud

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.

Google Gemini Medium

Third-party apps use data from Gemini consistent with their own privacy policies and terms.

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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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

This practice triggers CCPA/CPRA opt-out obligations and may implicate GDPR Article 6 legitimate interests or consent requirements for EEA users; legal teams should confirm the lawful basis applied and whether a DPIA has been conducted.

Insight

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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 →
  • 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
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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
DocuSign Privacy Statement
Entity
DocuSign
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001051
Document ID
CA-D-00198
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
fa237cd26dd39fb681a04c81ee495ed2c1828ea7d4d6e7935ee1004d94aea5d7
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 05:54 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: DocuSign
Document: DocuSign Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-001051
Captured: 2026-03-20 05:54:25 UTC
SHA-256: fa237cd26dd39fb6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/docusign/docusign-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-001051/third-party-data-sharing-for-advertising/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does DocuSign's Third-Party Data Sharing for Advertising clause do?

The provision establishes a distinction between data practices on marketing websites versus core product platforms. It delineates the scope of third-party advertising technology deployment and clarifies which customer data sets remain excluded from advertising partner sharing arrangements.

How does this clause affect you?

Your behavioral and identity data may be shared with external advertising networks, potentially affecting your privacy across the web. California residents can opt out of this data sharing.

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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