Pinterest collects data about people who have never signed up for Pinterest, through cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies embedded on third-party websites.
This analysis describes what Pinterest'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
This provision establishes Pinterest's data collection scope beyond registered users, enabling the platform to build profiles and behavioral records on non-account holders for purposes including analytics, advertising targeting, and service optimization across its network.
Non-users have no direct relationship with Pinterest but may still have their browsing data collected and used for advertising profiling, with limited ability to exercise rights or opt out. This practice raises significant transparency and consent concerns.
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This provision establishes Pinterest's data collection scope beyond registered users, enabling the platform to build profiles and behavioral records on non-account holders for purposes including analytics, advertising targeting, and service optimization across its network.
Non-users have no direct relationship with Pinterest but may still have their browsing data collected and used for advertising profiling, with limited ability to exercise rights or opt out. This practice raises significant transparency and consent concerns.
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