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Off-Platform Data Collection via Pinterest Tags

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes Pinterest's data collection scope across off-platform touchpoints, enabling the service to track user interaction patterns beyond its own platform. This off-platform data collection supports Pinterest's broader data aggregation and analytics infrastructure across web properties where its tools are embedded.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating on websites that contain Pinterest buttons, content, or advertisements are subject to Pinterest data collection regardless of whether they actively interact with Pinterest or maintain an account. The collection mechanism applies automatically upon page load or interaction with embedded Pinterest elements.

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We get some of this information even if you're not logged in or don't have a Pinterest account. We receive and use information about the browsers and devices that people use when they interact with our services or see our ads, such as when you visit sites that include our Save button, or when you load a web page that has Pinterest content or ads on it.

— Excerpt from Pinterest's Pinterest Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Pinterest Privacy Policy
Entity
Pinterest
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010359
Document ID
CA-D-00098
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c1bbcbcc2602f2e5ebdf8f851d42a6a1a8fe73899b6fe40268e16ef95ffa88d1
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 12:16 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Pinterest
Document: Pinterest Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-010359
Captured: 2026-04-27 12:16:26 UTC
SHA-256: c1bbcbcc2602f2e5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/pinterest/pinterest-privacy-policy/off-platform-data-collection-via-pinterest-tags/
Accessed: May 20, 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 Pinterest's Off-Platform Data Collection via Pinterest Tags clause do?

This provision establishes Pinterest's data collection scope across off-platform touchpoints, enabling the service to track user interaction patterns beyond its own platform. This off-platform data collection supports Pinterest's broader data aggregation and analytics infrastructure across web properties where its tools are embedded.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating on websites that contain Pinterest buttons, content, or advertisements are subject to Pinterest data collection regardless of whether they actively interact with Pinterest or maintain an account. The collection mechanism applies automatically upon page load or interaction with embedded Pinterest elements.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Pinterest?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Pinterest.