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Cookie and Tracking Technology Disclosure

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What it is

Headspace uses cookies, web beacons, pixels, SDKs, and other tracking technologies on its websites and apps to collect usage data, personalise content, and deliver targeted advertising through third-party partners.

This analysis describes what Headspace'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)

The provision establishes the operational mechanism and scope of automated data collection via cookies and tracking technologies, while designating user-accessible controls as the method for managing cookie deployment preferences.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Headspace uses advertising pixels (including from companies like Facebook and Google) that track your usage of the mental health platform and may link that behavior to your advertising profile across the internet — you can manage these through the cookie consent tool on the website.

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.
  • Export Your Data
    Visit headspace.com/cookie-policy and use the OneTrust cookie preference center to opt out of non-essential tracking cookies and advertising pixels. You can update your preferences at any time.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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When you visit our Websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies. You can decide what cookies are deployed using the cookies settings on our Websites.

— Excerpt from Headspace's Headspace Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended) and national implementations require prior informed consent for non-essential cookies. GDPR Arts. 6 and 7 govern consent requirements. UK PECR (SI 2003/2426) imposes equivalent cookie consent requirements for UK users. CCPA/CPRA treats cookie-based tracking that constitutes a 'sale' or 'sharing' of personal information as triggering opt-out rights. The FTC has issued guidance on online tracking and endorsement of Global Privacy Control (GPC) as a valid opt-out signal. (2)

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Regulatory citations, enforcement risk, and due diligence action items.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over deceptive online tracking practices and has issued guidance on honoring Global Privacy Control signals as valid CCPA opt-out mechanisms under FTC Act Section 5.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
HIPAA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Headspace Privacy Policy
Entity
Headspace
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 1, 2026
Last verified
April 1, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001139
Document ID
CA-D-00216
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
48761338090dd38db1c4ff45c1e9b8fb2d0d59e40cac2d4342a4e5d6bebb70c2
Analysis generated
April 1, 2026 15:17 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Headspace
Document: Headspace Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001139
Captured: 2026-04-01 15:17:25 UTC
SHA-256: 48761338090dd38d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/headspace/headspace-privacy-policy/cookie-and-tracking-technology-disclosure/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Headspace's Cookie and Tracking Technology Disclosure clause do?

The provision establishes the operational mechanism and scope of automated data collection via cookies and tracking technologies, while designating user-accessible controls as the method for managing cookie deployment preferences.

How does this clause affect you?

Headspace uses advertising pixels (including from companies like Facebook and Google) that track your usage of the mental health platform and may link that behavior to your advertising profile across the internet — you can manage these through the cookie consent tool on the website.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 2 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Headspace?

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