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User Privacy Rights (Access, Deletion, Correction, Opt-Out)

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What it is

Headspace gives all users — regardless of where they live — the right to request access to, deletion of, and corrections to their personal information. Additional rights may apply based on your location, such as California, EU, or UK-specific rights.

Why it matters

Having broad privacy rights regardless of your location means you can take control of your data, including requesting that Headspace delete your information even if you are not in a jurisdiction with legally mandated deletion rights.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

The extension of deletion and access rights to all users globally (beyond statutory requirements) reflects GDPR and CCPA influence but creates operational obligations to handle rights requests globally, including verification and response timelines. Teams should confirm response SLAs align with applicable legal requirements (e.g., 45 days under CCPA, one month under GDPR).

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Consumer impact

Headspace collects highly sensitive personal data including mental health information, therapy session details, and behavioral data from your use of their app, and may share this with advertising partners and third-party service providers. Users in therapy or psychiatry programs are subject to HIPAA protections, but general app users should be aware their meditation habits and wellness data may be used for targeted advertising. You can request deletion of your personal data or opt out of certain data sharing by visiting Headspace's privacy rights portal or emailing privacy@headspace.com.

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
    Go to https://www.headspace.com/privacy-rights to submit a request to access, delete, or correct your personal data. Alternatively, email privacy@headspace.com with your request and account details.

Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    State Attorneys General enforce consumer privacy rights under CCPA, CPRA, and other state privacy laws, including rights to access and delete personal data.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

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Document
Headspace Privacy Policy
Entity
Headspace
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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March 20, 2026
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March 20, 2026
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CA-P-00216004
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Entity: Headspace | Document: Headspace Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-00216004
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/headspace/headspace-privacy-policy/user-privacy-rights-access-deletion-correction-opt-out/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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