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Sensitive Data Use for Targeted Advertising

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What it is

NBCUniversal may use sensitive personal information such as your precise location to show you targeted advertising, to the extent this is permitted by applicable law.

This analysis describes what Peacock'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)

Most privacy frameworks that designate sensitive personal information as a distinct category do so specifically to limit its use for commercial purposes like advertising; using sensitive data for targeted advertising is among the more expansive assertions in this policy.

Interpretive note: The permissibility of using sensitive personal information for targeted advertising varies by jurisdiction, and the policy's 'as allowable by law' qualifier creates a compliance obligation whose scope depends on the user's location and applicable state or national law.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your sensitive personal information, including precise geolocation data, may be used to target you with advertising both on NBCUniversal services and on other sites, subject only to what applicable law permits in your jurisdiction.

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 'Your Privacy Choices' in the footer of any NBCUniversal or Peacock website or app. Look for the option to limit use of sensitive personal information if you are a California resident, in addition to the general opt-out of sale and sharing. Adjust your precise geolocation permissions in your mobile device settings for the NBCUniversal app.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

Further, you may take legal actions in relation to any potential breach of your rights regarding the processing of your Personal Information, as well as to lodge complaints before the competent data prot...

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Sensitive Data We may use certain sensitive personal information as allowable by law for purposes including analytics and to enable marketing to you and the delivery of targeted advertising on the NBCUniversal Services or other sites, such displaying an ad relevant to your precise location data.

Excerpt from Peacock's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: CCPA/CPRA creates a specific right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information, which includes precise geolocation, health data, and biometric identifiers, and does not permit their use for inferring characteristics …

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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

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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
Peacock Privacy Policy
Entity
Peacock
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007987
Document ID
CA-D-00387
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2cdc229ac08b3e081699897076910c614c6ae52dd1b1a617b092af586772d616
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 15:46 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Peacock
Document: Peacock Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-007987
Captured: 2026-05-07 15:46:16 UTC
SHA-256: 2cdc229ac08b3e08…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/peacock/peacock-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-007987/sensitive-data-use-for-targeted-advertising/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Peacock's Sensitive Data Use for Targeted Advertising clause do?

Most privacy frameworks that designate sensitive personal information as a distinct category do so specifically to limit its use for commercial purposes like advertising; using sensitive data for targeted advertising is among the more expansive assertions in this policy.

How does this clause affect you?

Your sensitive personal information, including precise geolocation data, may be used to target you with advertising both on NBCUniversal services and on other sites, subject only to what applicable law permits in your jurisdiction.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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