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When you click links to dealer websites, financing partners, or connected app integrations from Ford's platforms, your data practices are governed by those third parties' policies rather than Ford's.
The updated privacy policy effective January 16, 2026 modifies how Ford will notify you if it makes material changes to this policy. Previously, the language stated Ford would provide notice to enable you to exercise rights regarding your personal information. The revised language now states notice will be provided 'as may be required by law,' meaning Ford's obligation to notify you depends on applicable legal requirements rather than a contractual commitment to advance notice. Additionally, the policy clarifies connected vehicle data sharing icons and descriptions to better explain when Vehicle Data, Vehicle Location, and Driving Data are being transmitted from your vehicle.
View change record →The updated privacy policy establishes a more structured disclosure framework with explicit California privacy rights information and cookie consent management. The revised terms now route California residents to supplemental privacy notices that explain collection practices and provide mechanisms to exercise privacy rights. The removal of specific language describing customer review collection processes and dealership moderation standards means these details are now consolidated into the main privacy notice rather than appearing in review-specific sections. You can access California-specific privacy rights and consent options through the links provided in the updated privacy notice.
View change record →The removal of this provision eliminates explicit disclaimer language regarding third-party data collection through external links, reducing user awareness of data sharing beyond Ford's direct control.
View full change record →Following links from ford.com to dealer sites, partner services, or integrated apps means your personal data on those destinations is subject to the third party's privacy practices, not Ford's, which may be less protective.
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"Our websites may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements.— Excerpt from Ford's Ford Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Ford's disclaimer of responsibility for third-party sites is a standard policy provision, but it does not eliminate potential FTC liability if links to third-party services create a deceptive context or if third parties are de facto receiving personal data through Ford's referral structures. Where plug-ins or embedded third-party tools collect data directly on Ford's pages, they may be subject to CPRA as third parties rather than service providers. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low for standard outbound links, but potentially medium where Ford embeds third-party tracking or commerce tools that collect personal data on Ford's own domain. The distinction between a link to a third-party site and an embedded third-party data collection tool is significant under CPRA. JURISDICTION FLAGS: No specific jurisdiction creates heightened exposure for this standard disclaimer provision beyond the general applicability of state consumer protection laws. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Where third-party tools are embedded on Ford's pages rather than linked to, those relationships should be assessed under CPRA's service provider versus third party distinction. Advertising technology and analytics vendors embedded on Ford's domain may qualify as third parties whose data receipt triggers CPRA sale or sharing definitions. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should audit all embedded third-party scripts and tools on Ford's digital properties to determine whether any qualify as third-party data sharing under CPRA. Standard outbound links to third-party sites do not require the same analysis, but embedded data collection tools do.
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When you click links to dealer websites, financing partners, or connected app integrations from Ford's platforms, your data practices are governed by those third parties' policies rather than Ford's.
Following links from ford.com to dealer sites, partner services, or integrated apps means your personal data on those destinations is subject to the third party's privacy practices, not Ford's, which may be less protective.
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