Provision record
Grammarly · Grammarly Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Targeted Advertising Data Disclosure

Medium severity High confidence Explicit document language Unique · 0 of 352 platforms
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Grammarly and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF
Document Record

What it is

The policy discloses that cookie IDs, device identifiers, browsing activity on Superhuman marketing websites, and unique identifiers derived from email addresses or phone numbers are shared with advertising and social network partners for targeted advertising, and acknowledges these activities may constitute sale or sharing under applicable state privacy laws.

This analysis describes what Grammarly'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 provision operationalizes the targeted advertising disclosure requirements under CCPA/CPRA and equivalent state privacy laws by identifying the specific categories of personal information disclosed (cookie IDs, email-derived unique identifiers, browsing activity) and the recipient categories (advertising networks, social networks), and provides opt-out mechanisms for users in covered jurisdictions.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Jul 7, 2026

The updated policy now discloses that Grammarly collects voice data if you use transcription or Notetaker features, including recordings of other participants, and expands its list of collected content to explicitly include screen content and web pages. For users whose accounts are managed by an organization (employer, school, or other entity), the policy clarifies that Grammarly's privacy terms do not apply to the content you upload or output—your organization's privacy terms govern that data instead. This means organizational account users should review their organization's privacy policies rather than relying on Grammarly's policy to understand how their work or educational data is handled.

View change record →

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, identifiers derived from a user's email address or phone number, along with cookie IDs and website browsing activity, may be disclosed to advertising and social network partners. The policy states these disclosures may constitute targeted advertising, sharing, or sale under state privacy laws, and opt-out mechanisms are available via the 'Your Privacy Choices' footer link or Global Privacy Control signal.

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
    Navigate to any Superhuman product website (e.g., grammarly.com or superhuman.com), scroll to the footer, and click the link titled 'Your Privacy Choices'. Follow the instructions presented to opt out of targeted advertising data disclosures. Note that this opt-out is browser-specific and must be renewed if you switch devices or clear cookies.

Cross-platform context

See how other platforms handle Targeted Advertising Data Disclosure and similar clauses.

Compare across platforms →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
We engage other companies to serve advertisements promoting our products and our company and to perform related services. We do not make user content available to these companies. These companies may use Cookies to collect limited information about your interactions with our websites, such as a cookie ID or device identifier and a link you click or page you visit on our websites. In addition, we may work with advertising partners to translate your email address or phone number into a unique identifier that such partners can then use to show ads promoting our products on other websites and online services. These activities–disclosing unique IDs and disclosing data through Cookies–may constitute "targeted advertising", "sharing", or "selling" under certain privacy laws, and depending on where you live, we may require your consent or you may be able to opt out of such activities.

Excerpt from Grammarly's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages CCPA/CPRA definitions of sale and sharing of personal information, and equivalent provisions in Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and the other sixteen states named in the policy.

Insight

Unlock the full institutional analysis

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Grammarly Privacy Policy
Entity
Grammarly
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015875
Document ID
CA-D-00456
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
7c74cfd243c4d415033b559955787624b7005dd4395d828c2e66590e2225ee5f
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:01 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Grammarly
Document: Grammarly Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015875
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:01:20 UTC
SHA-256: 7c74cfd243c4d415…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/grammarly/grammarly-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015875/targeted-advertising-data-disclosure/
Accessed: Sept. 15, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grammarly's Targeted Advertising Data Disclosure clause do?

This provision operationalizes the targeted advertising disclosure requirements under CCPA/CPRA and equivalent state privacy laws by identifying the specific categories of personal information disclosed (cookie IDs, email-derived unique identifiers, browsing activity) and the recipient categories (advertising networks, social networks), and provides opt-out mechanisms for users in covered jurisdictions.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, identifiers derived from a user's email address or phone number, along with cookie IDs and website browsing activity, may be disclosed to advertising and social network partners. The policy states these disclosures may constitute targeted advertising, sharing, or sale under state privacy laws, and opt-out mechanisms are available via the 'Your Privacy Choices' footer link or Global …

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Grammarly?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Grammarly.