If you upload your contacts to Nextdoor, the platform may retain and use that data to suggest connections, even for people who have never signed up for Nextdoor.
This analysis describes what Nextdoor'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
Contact list uploads can expose the personal information of people who have not consented to Nextdoor's data collection, raising significant third-party privacy implications.
Interpretive note: The precise scope of data retained for non-members and the applicable retention period are not specified in the policy text, creating some interpretive uncertainty about operational implementation.
The updated footer no longer includes a direct link to the 'Do not Sell or Share My Personal Data' page. Previously, this link provided quick access to California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) opt-out controls from the footer menu. Users can likely still access these controls through the main Privacy Policy page or dedicated privacy settings, but the removal eliminates a prominent, footer-based navigation shortcut. You should verify whether this opt-out functionality remains accessible through other menu locations or settings.
View change record →Removal of contact list data practices suggests Nextdoor either discontinued this feature or removed explicit disclosure of contact data retention from the privacy policy.
View full change record →Uploading your contacts to Nextdoor shares the personal information of your contacts with the platform, and this data may be retained and used even if those contacts are not Nextdoor users and have not agreed to Nextdoor's privacy practices.
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You can always contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns regarding your rights under local law.
If you are an end user in a Workspace not owned by you and wish to update, delete, or receive any information we have about you, you may do so by contacting the organization who owns your ClickUp Workspace.
If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.
"We collect information from your contacts, such as when you import your contacts to find neighbors or friends on Nextdoor. We may use this information to suggest connections or to allow others to find you. We may retain this contact information even if those contacts are not Nextdoor members.Excerpt from Nextdoor's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The collection and retention of non-user contact data raises issues under GDPR Article 6, which requires a lawful basis for processing data of individuals who have not themselves consented to the service.
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Contact list uploads can expose the personal information of people who have not consented to Nextdoor's data collection, raising significant third-party privacy implications.
Uploading your contacts to Nextdoor shares the personal information of your contacts with the platform, and this data may be retained and used even if those contacts are not Nextdoor users and have not agreed to Nextdoor's privacy practices.
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