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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

ConductAtlas Analysis

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.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

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

Notion Medium

Please note that if you have a legally-recognized browser-based opt out preference signal turned on via your device browser, (e.g., global privacy control) we recognize such preference in accordance with applicable law.

Tinder Medium

If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.

Skillshare Medium

When you are asked to provide information, you may decline to do so; but if you choose not to provide information that is necessary to provide some of our Services, you may not be able to use those Services.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

The policy's Do Not Track compliance statement satisfies California's CalOPPA disclosure requirement (A.B.

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Applicable agencies

  • 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

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/provision/CA-P-001641/do-not-track-signal-compliance/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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.