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Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising Data Sharing (Opt-Out by Default)

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What it is

The policy states that GOAT may share personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising and for non-monetary consideration by default, unless the user has submitted a Right to Opt-Out request; third parties receiving this data may use it for their own purposes under their own privacy policies.

This analysis describes what GOAT'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 an opt-out rather than opt-in structure for cross-context behavioral advertising data sharing, meaning personal information flows to advertising partners unless users actively exercise the opt-out right. Under CPRA, this type of 'sharing' for cross-context behavioral advertising triggers specific disclosure and opt-out mechanism requirements enforceable by the California Privacy Protection Agency.

Clause Stability Stable

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

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, personal information may be shared with advertising network partners for targeted advertising purposes unless a user submits an opt-out request via email to CCPA@goat.com or through the platform's cookie-based opt-out mechanism. Third parties receiving the data operate under their own privacy policies, meaning GOAT's privacy commitments do not extend to how those parties use the shared information.

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
    Send an email to CCPA@goat.com stating that you wish to exercise your Right to Opt-Out of personal information sale or sharing for targeted advertising. Include your name and the email address associated with your GOAT account.

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We do not "sell" personal information as most people would typically understand that term (i.e., we do not share your information in exchange for money), but certain uses may be deemed the "sale" of personal information under applicable privacy laws. Unless you have exercised your Right to Opt-Out, we may disclose or "sell" your personal information to third parties for non-monetary consideration, or "share" your personal information to third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. The third parties to whom we sell or share personal information may use such information for their own purposes in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Excerpt from GOAT's Privacy Policy

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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
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  • 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
GOAT Privacy Policy
Entity
GOAT
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016262
Document ID
CA-D-00736
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0787144e6e94c8f94e25d111a32de5d33f857ac588bc8c3d3e954bccbcd71826
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 04:33 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: GOAT
Document: GOAT Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-016262
Captured: 2026-05-10 04:33:03 UTC
SHA-256: 0787144e6e94c8f9…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/goat/goat-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-016262/cross-context-behavioral-advertising-data-sharing-opt-out-by-default/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does GOAT's Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising Data Sharing (Opt-Out by Default) clause do?

This provision establishes an opt-out rather than opt-in structure for cross-context behavioral advertising data sharing, meaning personal information flows to advertising partners unless users actively exercise the opt-out right. Under CPRA, this type of 'sharing' for cross-context behavioral advertising triggers specific disclosure and opt-out mechanism requirements enforceable by the California Privacy Protection Agency.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, personal information may be shared with advertising network partners for targeted advertising purposes unless a user submits an opt-out request via email to CCPA@goat.com or through the platform's cookie-based opt-out mechanism. Third parties receiving the data operate under their own privacy policies, meaning GOAT's privacy commitments do not extend to how those parties use the shared information.

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