Epic Games · Epic Games Privacy Policy

Cross-Platform Account Linking and Third-Party Data Inflows

Medium severity
Share 𝕏 Share in Share

Why it matters

Linking accounts triggers automatic data sharing from third-party platforms to Epic that many users may not anticipate, and the combined data profile this creates is significantly richer than what users provide directly to Epic.

Consumer impact

Epic Games collects a wide range of personal data including gameplay behavior, device identifiers, IP address, payment details, voice chat snippets, and facial images, and shares this data with third-party ad partners, platform providers, and service vendors. Children are placed in restricted 'Cabined Accounts' with limited data collection, but parental consent unlocks a significantly broader data profile similar to adult accounts. You can manage your privacy rights, including data deletion and account closure, through Epic's Privacy Settings at epicgames.com or by submitting a request via the contact information in Section 12 of the policy.

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
    To disconnect linked accounts and request deletion of data received from third-party platforms, go to your Epic account settings to unlink connected accounts, then submit a privacy data request through the Epic Help Center.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has Section 5 authority over deceptive practices related to how cross-platform data aggregation is disclosed and used in consumer-facing services.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Epic Games Privacy Policy
Entity
Epic Games
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 1, 2026
Last verified
April 1, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000631
Document ID
CA-D-00086
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
SHA-256
1701486d4e39086767b9357294598160b62ace2ed0ef8b86754042f018e0dc1a
Verified
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Change verified
How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Epic Games | Document: Epic Games Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-000631
Captured: 2026-04-01 14:58:02 UTC | SHA-256: 1701486d4e390867…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/epic-games/epic-games-privacy-policy/cross-platform-account-linking-and-third-party-data-inflows/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

Other provisions in this document