Meta · Meta Privacy Policy

Data Sharing with Third-Party Partners and Advertisers

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What it is

We share information with advertisers and other partners. We share information about you with: Partners who use our analytics services to understand and improve their services. Advertisers who want to reach people based on specific attributes or behaviors. Partners who run research to understand our platforms and products.

Why it matters

Once your data is shared with third-party advertisers and partners, Meta's privacy policy no longer governs how those third parties use your information — each partner's own privacy practices apply.

Consumer impact

Meta's policy authorizes collection of an exceptionally broad range of personal data — including location, biometric features, financial information, browsing history across third-party sites, and sensitive inferences about health and political views — primarily to serve targeted advertising. Non-users who have never created a Meta account are also subject to data collection when they visit sites using Meta's tracking tools such as the Meta Pixel. You can review and limit off-platform tracking by visiting Facebook Settings > Your Facebook Information > Off-Facebook Activity and clearing or restricting that data.

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
    Go to Facebook Settings > Ads > Ad Preferences > Ad Settings and disable 'Ads based on data from partners' to limit data sharing with Meta's advertising partners for targeting purposes.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    FTC enforces the 2019 Meta consent decree which imposed specific restrictions on data sharing practices; undisclosed or deceptive sharing practices fall under FTC Act Section 5.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Meta Privacy Policy
Entity
Meta
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 6, 2026
Last verified
April 4, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001938
Document ID
CA-D-00021
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Meta | Document: Meta Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-001938
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:46:36 UTC | SHA-256: b1a255c7398bbe77…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta/meta-privacy-policy/data-sharing-with-third-party-partners-and-advertisers/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
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