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Contact List Syncing and Automatic Storage

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What it is

When a member enables contact syncing, Peloton accesses, imports, and stores the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of all contacts on the member's mobile device, and continues to automatically re-sync this data periodically until the member actively disables the setting in app Preferences.

This analysis describes what Peloton'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 an ongoing automatic data collection mechanism that operates continuously after initial activation, collecting personal information (name, email, phone number) of third parties who are not Peloton members and have not directly consented to the collection of their information by Peloton. The opt-out mechanism requires affirmative action within the app Preferences to halt both syncing and deletion of stored contact data.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, enabling contact syncing initiates an ongoing automatic import of all device contacts' names, emails, and phone numbers into Peloton's systems, affecting individuals who are not Peloton users and have not consented to this collection. The agreement states that disabling 'Contacts syncing' in the Privacy section of Preferences on your mobile device will stop syncing and delete your contacts information from Peloton's system.

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
    Open the Peloton app, navigate to your Profile, go to the Privacy section of Preferences, and toggle off 'Contacts syncing'. The policy states this will stop syncing and delete your contacts information from Peloton's system.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you choose to sync your Contacts from your mobile device Peloton will access, import and store the name, email and phone number of your Contacts in order to show Contacts which are currently on Peloton, suggest others we think you may know to build the Peloton community, and make it easy for you to invite your Contacts to join Peloton. [...] If you choose to sync your Contacts via your mobile device, as described above, we will continue to automatically sync them on a periodic basis until you turn off "Contacts syncing" in the Privacy section of Preferences on your mobile device, which will stop synching and delete your Contacts information from our system.

Excerpt from Peloton's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates GDPR Article 6 lawful basis requirements and Article 9 where contact data relates to special category individuals, as well as UK GDPR equivalents.

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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
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Peloton Privacy Policy
Entity
Peloton
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015946
Document ID
CA-D-00220
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 14:37 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Peloton
Document: Peloton Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015946
Captured: 2026-04-27 14:37:01 UTC
SHA-256: dc94d4de5c0a3280…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/peloton/peloton-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015946/contact-list-syncing-and-automatic-storage/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Peloton's Contact List Syncing and Automatic Storage clause do?

This provision establishes an ongoing automatic data collection mechanism that operates continuously after initial activation, collecting personal information (name, email, phone number) of third parties who are not Peloton members and have not directly consented to the collection of their information by Peloton. The opt-out mechanism requires affirmative action within the app Preferences to halt both syncing and deletion of …

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, enabling contact syncing initiates an ongoing automatic import of all device contacts' names, emails, and phone numbers into Peloton's systems, affecting individuals who are not Peloton users and have not consented to this collection. The agreement states that disabling 'Contacts syncing' in the Privacy section of Preferences on your mobile device will stop syncing and delete your …

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