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Max · HBO Max Terms of Use (Legacy) · View original document ↗

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

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What it is

The Max website footer contains a Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link, indicating the availability of a CCPA/CPRA opt-out mechanism for California residents. The full scope and procedure for this opt-out are not reproduced in the submitted text.

This analysis describes what Max'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)

This provision signals that Max has implemented a consumer opt-out mechanism aligned with CCPA/CPRA requirements, but the operative details of what data categories are covered, how the opt-out is processed, and which third parties are affected cannot be assessed from the footer link alone.

Interpretive note: Only the footer link label is present in the submitted text; the operative terms, data categories covered, and opt-out mechanism are not reproduced and cannot be assessed.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement references a Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information opt-out, which under CCPA/CPRA permits California residents to direct the company not to sell or share their personal information with third parties. The specific data categories and third-party recipients covered by this opt-out are not discernible from the submitted text.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Click the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link in the Max website footer to access and submit the opt-out form.

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Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Excerpt from Max's HBO Max Terms of Use (Legacy)

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This link engages the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), enforced by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and the California Attorney General.

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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 →
  • 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

Provision details

Document information
Document
HBO Max Terms of Use (Legacy)
Entity
Max
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016377
Document ID
CA-D-00382
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1a13e68b9f482a105effb39b49b6985f7b5c073baa2f86962495f2f809e9be35
Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 06:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Max
Document: HBO Max Terms of Use (Legacy)
Record ID: CA-P-016377
Captured: 2026-04-28 06:18:44 UTC
SHA-256: 1a13e68b9f482a10…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/max/hbo-max-terms-of-use-legacy/provision/CA-P-016377/do-not-sell-or-share-my-personal-information/
Accessed: Aug. 27, 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 Max's Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information clause do?

This provision signals that Max has implemented a consumer opt-out mechanism aligned with CCPA/CPRA requirements, but the operative details of what data categories are covered, how the opt-out is processed, and which third parties are affected cannot be assessed from the footer link alone.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement references a Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information opt-out, which under CCPA/CPRA permits California residents to direct the company not to sell or share their personal information with third parties. The specific data categories and third-party recipients covered by this opt-out are not discernible from the submitted text.

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