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Third-Party Data Sourcing for Marketing

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What it is

The policy states that LangChain may obtain personal information about individuals from marketing partners, public sources, and data providers and use it for marketing and personalized communications.

This analysis describes what LangChain'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)

This provision authorizes the acquisition of personal information from external data providers for marketing purposes, which under GDPR raises transparency obligations because affected individuals may not be aware their data has been obtained from a third-party source. GDPR Article 14 requires specific disclosures where personal data is not obtained directly from the data subject.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, LangChain may collect personal information about individuals from marketing partners and data brokers without direct interaction, and may use that information to send targeted marketing communications. Individuals may opt out of marketing communications using the unsubscribe mechanism in any marketing email.

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
    Contact support@langchain.dev to request that personal information obtained from third-party sources be deleted or that you be removed from marketing communications.

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We may obtain your personal information from other third parties, such as marketing partners, publicly-available sources and data providers, for the purposes of marketing products and services that may interest you, delivering personalized communications, and other similar activities.

Excerpt from LangChain's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Article 14 requires that controllers provide transparency notices to individuals whose data is obtained from third-party sources, specifying the source and the categories of data collected.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
LangChain Privacy Policy
Entity
LangChain
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013797
Document ID
CA-D-00805
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
afc560df488063657dd4a00d7001ec8e856f546cdcf87655a729a746dd27836d
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 15:51 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: LangChain
Document: LangChain Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-013797
Captured: 2026-05-12 15:51:49 UTC
SHA-256: afc560df48806365…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/langchain/langchain-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-013797/third-party-data-sourcing-for-marketing/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LangChain's Third-Party Data Sourcing for Marketing clause do?

This provision authorizes the acquisition of personal information from external data providers for marketing purposes, which under GDPR raises transparency obligations because affected individuals may not be aware their data has been obtained from a third-party source. GDPR Article 14 requires specific disclosures where personal data is not obtained directly from the data subject.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, LangChain may collect personal information about individuals from marketing partners and data brokers without direct interaction, and may use that information to send targeted marketing communications. Individuals may opt out of marketing communications using the unsubscribe mechanism in any marketing email.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with LangChain?

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