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Off-Platform Ad Data Sharing

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What it is

The policy authorizes Pinterest to disclose cookie IDs, IP addresses, and hashed email addresses to third-party advertising services including Facebook Ads and Google Marketing Platform, which may combine this data with their own user data to deliver Pinterest advertisements on other platforms.

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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a data disclosure arrangement with named third-party advertising platforms that allows those platforms to combine Pinterest-sourced identifiers with their own data profiles. The policy acknowledges this may constitute selling or sharing under U.S. state privacy laws and provides an opt-out mechanism through Privacy and Data Settings.

Clause Stability Stable

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

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, Pinterest discloses cookie IDs, IP addresses, and hashed email addresses to Facebook Ads, Google Marketing Platform, and other third parties for off-platform advertising. Users in U.S. states with applicable privacy laws can opt out of this sharing through Pinterest's Privacy and Data Settings.

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
    Navigate to your Pinterest account settings and select Privacy and Data Settings. Follow the instructions to opt out of targeted advertising, sharing, or sale of your data for off-platform advertising purposes.

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Advertise Pinterest products and services to you on other sites and apps. To do this, we disclose information such as cookie IDs, your IP address, or a hashed version of your email address to third parties, such as Facebook Ads, Google Marketing Platform, and others who may combine that information with other information they already have about you and deliver ads about Pinterest to you.

Excerpt from Pinterest's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates CCPA's sale and sharing definitions, as the policy itself acknowledges these activities may constitute targeted advertising, sharing, or sale under U.S.

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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
    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

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
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015804
Document ID
CA-D-00098
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 12:16 UTC
Methodology
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Entity: Pinterest
Document: Pinterest Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015804
Captured: 2026-04-27 12:16:26 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/pinterest/pinterest-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015804/off-platform-ad-data-sharing/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pinterest's Off-Platform Ad Data Sharing clause do?

This provision establishes a data disclosure arrangement with named third-party advertising platforms that allows those platforms to combine Pinterest-sourced identifiers with their own data profiles. The policy acknowledges this may constitute selling or sharing under U.S. state privacy laws and provides an opt-out mechanism through Privacy and Data Settings.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, Pinterest discloses cookie IDs, IP addresses, and hashed email addresses to Facebook Ads, Google Marketing Platform, and other third parties for off-platform advertising. Users in U.S. states with applicable privacy laws can opt out of this sharing through Pinterest's Privacy and Data Settings.

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