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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.

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 Peacock Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: The Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA, 18 U.S.C. § 2710) prohibits video service providers from knowingly disclosing personally identifiable information concerning video content requested or obtained by a consumer to any third party without informed written consent. CCPA/CPRA (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.) classifies sharing of personal information with advertising networks as a 'sale' or 'sharing' requiring opt-out rights. The FTC Act Section 5 applies to unfair or deceptive data sharing practices. GDPR Art. 6 and Art. 9 are engaged for any EU-resident users. The FTC and state AGs are primary enforcement authorities; private right of action exists under VPPA with statutory damages of $2,500 per violation. (2)

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces against unfair or deceptive data sharing practices under FTC Act Section 5 and has regulatory authority over behavioral advertising and commercial surveillance practices.
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  • State AG
    California AG and the California Privacy Protection Agency enforce CCPA/CPRA opt-out rights for the sharing of personal information including viewing history with advertising networks.
    File a complaint →

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/viewing-data-and-targeted-advertising/
Accessed: June 16, 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.

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