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Do Not Track Signal Compliance

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What it is

Hugging Face says it honors Do Not Track signals from your browser and will not use tracking cookies or advertising when that signal is active.

This analysis describes what Hugging Face'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)

DNT signal compliance provisions establish the operational procedures governing whether and how a service honors browser-based privacy preferences. This determines the scope of tracking and data collection practices that proceed despite user-initiated DNT signals.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who enable Do Not Track in their browser settings can expect Hugging Face to stop tracking cookies and advertising, though the company does not specify which third parties are also bound by this commitment.

How other platforms handle this

SoFi Medium

const isGPCEnabled = navigator.globalPrivacyControl === true; if (!userClickedCTA && !isGPCEnabled) { window.OneTrust.AllowAll(); } else if (isGPCEnabled) { window.OneTrust.RejectAll(); }

Yelp Medium

To access or use the Service, you must have the requisite power and authority to enter into these Terms. Our Service is not directed to children, and any access or use of the Service by anyone under the age of 13 is not allowed.

Tabnine Medium

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, the right to restrict or object to processing, and where processing is based on consent, the right to withdraw consent at any time. California resi...

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

The policy's Do Not Track compliance statement satisfies California's CalOPPA disclosure requirement (A.B. 370, amending Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 22575). However, the commitment not to authorize third-party collection without separate member consent should be documented in vendor contracts to be enforceable.

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Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    California's Attorney General enforces CalOPPA and related state privacy statutes governing Do Not Track disclosures and online tracking practices.
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Hugging Face Privacy Policy
Entity
Hugging Face
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001641
Document ID
CA-D-00332
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b365916330c0b16fd40f594d5d8f25acff26640a1585206a1be6c4ecc38c6bd3
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 06:14 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Hugging Face
Document: Hugging Face Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001641
Captured: 2026-03-20 06:14:28 UTC
SHA-256: b365916330c0b16f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hugging-face/hugging-face-privacy-policy/do-not-track-signal-compliance/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hugging Face's Do Not Track Signal Compliance clause do?

DNT signal compliance provisions establish the operational procedures governing whether and how a service honors browser-based privacy preferences. This determines the scope of tracking and data collection practices that proceed despite user-initiated DNT signals.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who enable Do Not Track in their browser settings can expect Hugging Face to stop tracking cookies and advertising, though the company does not specify which third parties are also bound by this commitment.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Hugging Face?

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