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Site Activity Recorded Including Private Browsing Mode

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Key Facts

What data does Indeed collect from all users?
Indeed collects site activity data from all users, including users of private browsing mode, incognito mode, or similar modes.
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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Private or incognito browsing does not prevent Indeed from collecting site activity data, contrary to what users of those modes might assume.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Aug 13, 2026

The updated policy expands the purposes for which Indeed processes personal data to include fraud, abuse, platform-security threats, and risks to users or the public, beyond the prior focus on illegal activities. The revised terms now explicitly authorize sharing such information with law enforcement, regulators, and government authorities on a voluntary basis where lawful and appropriate. For job seekers, the policy now specifies that device information will be included when sharing application and candidate data with employers' Applicant Tracking Systems and scheduling platforms. These changes broaden the categories of data that may be processed and disclosed without requiring affirmative user consent for each disclosure.

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Medium Jul 21, 2026

The updated policy now explicitly states that phone numbers are collected as part of device information, in addition to IP addresses and user agent data. The legal basis for collecting and processing user data was also expanded to include improving Indeed's sites and services, beyond the prior focus on site security and service validity. These changes broaden the scope of personal information collected and the purposes for which Indeed may use that information under its stated legitimate interests framework.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Using private browsing or incognito mode does not prevent Indeed from collecting your site activity data.

How other platforms handle this

Anthropic Medium

We collect information about your use of the Services, such as the dates and times of access, browsing history, search, information about the links you click and about third-party applications...

ZipRecruiter Medium

authorize ZipRecruiter to connect your account to the account of a "Connected Site" (e.g., Google, LinkedIn, Monster, Facebook or Twitter), we may be able to access information you have provided to the Connected Site...

Glassdoor Medium

Some of the live audio/video events hosted on or through our services may be recorded.

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We collect this data from everyone using the Site and affiliated sites, including users of private browsing mode, "incognito mode," or similar modes.

Excerpt from Indeed's Privacy Policy (Superseded Capture)

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
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
Indeed Privacy Policy (Superseded Capture)
Entity
Indeed
Document last updated
April 3, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
Last verified
Record ID
CA-P-070902
Document ID
CA-D-00154
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Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Indeed
Document: Indeed Privacy Policy (Superseded Capture)
Record ID: CA-P-070902
Captured: UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/indeed/indeed-privacy-policy-superseded-capture/provision/CA-P-070902/site-activity-recorded-including-private-browsing-mode/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Indeed's Site Activity Recorded Including Private Browsing Mode clause do?

Private or incognito browsing does not prevent Indeed from collecting site activity data, contrary to what users of those modes might assume.

How does this clause affect you?

Using private browsing or incognito mode does not prevent Indeed from collecting your site activity data.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

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