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Viewing Data and Targeted Advertising

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What it is

Peacock tracks what you watch and shares that information with advertisers and social media platforms to show you targeted ads both on Peacock and on other websites.

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)

This provision establishes the operational framework for Peacock's interest-based advertising model, defining the scope of data sharing with external partners and the uses of viewing history data in ad targeting. The clause specifies that data flows to multiple categories of third parties beyond Peacock's direct control.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 28, 2026
First Seen
Apr 28, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 3334 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

What you watch on Peacock may be shared with third-party advertising networks and social media platforms like Meta and Google to target you with ads, potentially implicating your rights under the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) and CCPA.

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
    California residents and others can opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, including viewing data, by visiting Peacock's privacy settings page and selecting 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' or adjusting advertising preferences in account settings.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We and our advertising partners use information about your use of the Service, including your viewing history, to serve you with interest-based advertising. This may include sharing information about your viewing activity with third parties, including social media platforms and advertising networks, in order to serve you with relevant advertisements on and off the Service.

Excerpt from Peacock's Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: The Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA, 18 U.S.C.

Insight

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Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

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
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Peacock Terms of Use
Entity
Peacock
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
April 28, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003818
Document ID
CA-D-00386
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
750c76a057fb5efef060e99a6b70cefb83b021111052d33ceb10665d793b092a
Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 06:33 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Peacock
Document: Peacock Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-003818
Captured: 2026-04-28 06:33:15 UTC
SHA-256: 750c76a057fb5efe…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/peacock/peacock-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-003818/viewing-data-and-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 Viewing Data and Targeted Advertising clause do?

This provision establishes the operational framework for Peacock's interest-based advertising model, defining the scope of data sharing with external partners and the uses of viewing history data in ad targeting. The clause specifies that data flows to multiple categories of third parties beyond Peacock's direct control.

How does this clause affect you?

What you watch on Peacock may be shared with third-party advertising networks and social media platforms like Meta and Google to target you with ads, potentially implicating your rights under the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) and CCPA.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 279 platforms. See the full comparison.

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