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Third-Party Advertising Data Sharing

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What it is

EA shares your device information and usage behavior with advertising partners who use it to show you targeted ads on other websites and apps, not just within EA's own games and services.

This analysis describes what EA'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)

This cross-platform advertising data sharing means your gaming behavior with EA can follow you across the internet in the form of targeted advertising, and your data enters third-party advertising networks that have their own data practices.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 10, 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)

EA shares device identifiers, IP address, location data, and usage behavior with third-party advertising networks, who may combine this with data from other sources to target you with ads outside of EA's services. California residents have a right to opt out of this sharing under CPRA, and EU users should be able to control this through the cookie consent mechanism.

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 privacyappendix.ea.com to see the full list of advertising and analytics partners operating in EA's services and access available opt-out links for each partner. You can also visit www.aboutads.info/choices or www.networkadvertising.org for industry-wide opt-out tools.

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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Through our Services, we may allow third-party advertising partners to use technologies and other tracking tools to collect information regarding your use of EA's Services and your device (such as your IP address, mobile identifiers, pages visited, location, browser information, time of day). We also may share information relating to your device and your use of our Services with our third-party advertising partners so they may deliver targeted advertisements to you when you visit third-party services and websites within their networks. This practice is commonly referred to as "interest-based advertising," "online behavioral advertising," or "targeted advertising."

Excerpt from EA's Privacy and Cookie Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages GDPR Article 6 consent requirements for behavioral advertising cookies (ePrivacy Directive), CPRA's right to opt out of sharing personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, and FTC guidelines on interest-based …

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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
COPPA
United States Federal
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
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
EA Privacy and Cookie Policy
Entity
EA
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009047
Document ID
CA-D-00306
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
6ef6b6ee185c651b01773460745644b56ff636b96bffeda4b0f814ee02ec3cac
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 04:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: EA
Document: EA Privacy and Cookie Policy
Record ID: CA-P-009047
Captured: 2026-03-20 04:18:30 UTC
SHA-256: 6ef6b6ee185c651b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/ea/ea-privacy-and-cookie-policy/provision/CA-P-009047/third-party-advertising-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 EA's Third-Party Advertising Data Sharing clause do?

This cross-platform advertising data sharing means your gaming behavior with EA can follow you across the internet in the form of targeted advertising, and your data enters third-party advertising networks that have their own data practices.

How does this clause affect you?

EA shares device identifiers, IP address, location data, and usage behavior with third-party advertising networks, who may combine this with data from other sources to target you with ads outside of EA's services. California residents have a right to opt out of this sharing under CPRA, and EU users should be able to control this through the cookie consent mechanism.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

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