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Data Sharing with Third-Party Partners and Advertisers

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What it is

Meta shares data derived from your profile and activity with a large ecosystem of advertisers, analytics companies, measurement vendors, and data aggregators, though it states it anonymizes or aggregates some of this data.

This analysis describes what Meta Ads'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)

The breadth of third-party data sharing — extending to 'companies that aggregate it' — means user data flows to data broker ecosystems, creating risks of re-identification and use beyond Meta's stated purposes.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Apr 21, 2026

The updated Privacy Policy no longer explicitly directs US residents to the United States Regional Privacy Notice, which previously provided details about consumer privacy rights available under stat…

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your behavioral and demographic data is shared with advertisers and data aggregators as a core function of Meta's business model, meaning your profile information contributes to an advertising ecosystem that extends well beyond Meta's own platforms.

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.
  • Export Your Data
    Visit facebook.com/dyi to download a copy of your data, which includes categories of information shared with third parties and your ad interest profile.

How other platforms handle this

HubSpot Medium

We may share your personal data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. We may also share your personal data with advertising partners to display relevant advertising to y...

Steam Medium

In order to provide you with services, Valve needs to share some data with the publisher or developer of the game (for example to verify your ownership of the game and register your Steam ID with the publisher), or with other third parties that Valve works with to provide services to you. Valve will...

Monday.com Medium

We may share your personal information with third party vendors and service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service and marketing assistance. We may also share information with advertising and analyt...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We share information with: Partners who use our analytics services. Advertisers. Measurement and marketing partners. Vendors and service providers. Researchers and academics. Law enforcement or legal requests. We provide advertisers with information about the reach and effectiveness of their advertising without sharing information that personally identifies you. We also share information about you with companies that aggregate it to provide their services.

— Excerpt from Meta Ads's Meta Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Implicates GDPR Arts. 13, 26 (joint controllers), and 28 (processors); CCPA §1798.115 (right to know about disclosures to third parties) and §1798.120 (right to opt out of sale/sharing); FTC Act Section 5; and the FTC's revised data broker regulations. Enforcement authority: FTC, Irish DPC, EDPB, California Privacy Protection Agency.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has enforcement authority over Meta's data sharing practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act and the 2020 modified consent order, and has specifically targeted third-party data sharing in its 2023 proposed order modifications.
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  • State AG
    State Attorneys General, particularly California's AG and CPPA, have enforcement authority over third-party data sharing disclosures and opt-out rights under CCPA/CPRA.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DMA
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
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Meta Privacy Policy
Entity
Meta Ads
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
April 27, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001938
Document ID
CA-D-00021
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a9f524b0b32325bbf99dd07200846756ce48328dcf83730be8566a3b1edb2037
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 10:20 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Meta Ads
Document: Meta Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001938
Captured: 2026-04-27 10:20:55 UTC
SHA-256: a9f524b0b32325bb…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta-ads/meta-privacy-policy/data-sharing-with-third-party-partners-and-advertisers/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Meta Ads's Data Sharing with Third-Party Partners and Advertisers clause do?

The breadth of third-party data sharing — extending to 'companies that aggregate it' — means user data flows to data broker ecosystems, creating risks of re-identification and use beyond Meta's stated purposes.

How does this clause affect you?

Your behavioral and demographic data is shared with advertisers and data aggregators as a core function of Meta's business model, meaning your profile information contributes to an advertising ecosystem that extends well beyond Meta's own platforms.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Meta Ads?

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