What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'WEB_FORM', 'recipient': 'https://accounts.nintendo.com', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'DELETE_DATA', 'instructions': "Log into your Nintendo Account at accounts.nintendo.com, navigate to Privacy Settings, and submit a data deletion or access request. California residents may also use Nintendo's dedicated privacy request form linked from the privacy policy.", 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC enforces against unfair or deceptive data collection and sharing practices under FTC Act Section 5, and has jurisdiction over COPPA compliance for gameplay data involving children.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Gameplay and Play History Data Collection clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Gameplay and Play History Data Collection — Nintendo

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What it is

Nintendo tracks which games you play, how long you play them, your scores, achievements, and who you play with or communicate with on Nintendo services.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your gameplay history, friend lists, and in-game activity are collected and may be shared with third-party game developers and advertising partners, meaning companies outside Nintendo can receive detailed behavioral data about you.

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

Log into your Nintendo Account at accounts.nintendo.com, navigate to Privacy Settings, and submit a data deletion or access request. California residents may also use Nintendo's dedicated privacy request form linked from the privacy policy.

Cross-platform context

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This type of behavioral and gameplay data builds a detailed profile of your habits and social connections, which can be shared with third-party game developers and used for targeted advertising.

View original clause language

We collect information about your use of our products and services. This includes information such as which games you play, your play history, your game scores, achievements and stats, and records of your gameplay. We also collect information about your interactions with others on our services, including your friend lists and communications.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Gameplay behavioral data constitutes personal information under CCPA §1798.140(o) and personal data under GDPR Art. 4(1). Sharing this data with third-party developers for commercial purposes may constitute 'selling' or 'sharing' under CCPA §1798.140(ad), triggering opt-out obligations under §1798.120. GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) or (f) must provide lawful basis; where data involves minors, Art. 8 and COPPA 16 CFR §312.5 apply. FTC Act Section 5 governs deceptive practices in data sharing disclosures. Enforcement authority: FTC (US), state AGs (California, others), EU data protection authorities. (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC enforces against unfair or deceptive data collection and sharing practices under FTC Act Section 5, and has jurisdiction over COPPA compliance for gameplay data involving children.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Nintendo Privacy Policy

Entity

Nintendo

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 27, 2026

Last verified

April 27, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-003503

Document ID

CA-D-00188

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.nintendo.com/us/privacy-policy/

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SHA-256

94a38174c3b24f4e3380e9d872d771e4dd3afb1ae90c825712e208f67bca9dc6

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Nintendo | Document: Nintendo Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-003503
Captured: 2026-04-27 13:59:08 UTC | SHA-256: 94a38174c3b24f4e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/nintendo/nintendo-privacy-policy/gameplay-and-play-history-data-collection/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Gameplay and Play History Data Collection