Poshmark · Poshmark Privacy Policy

Default Public Visibility of User Profiles and Transactions

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Why it matters

Most social commerce platforms offer privacy controls, but making transaction history publicly visible by default exposes users to unwanted scrutiny of their purchasing habits without requiring any action by third parties.

Consumer impact

Poshmark collects extensive personal data including purchase and browsing history, device identifiers, precise location, and social graph information, and shares this data with advertisers, analytics providers, and its South Korean parent company Naver. By default, user profiles and activity are publicly visible on the platform, meaning your buying and selling history can be seen by anyone — not just your connections. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising by visiting Poshmark's 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link in the app or website footer.

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.
  • Export Your Data
    Open the Poshmark app, go to Account Settings, navigate to Privacy, and review your profile visibility settings to restrict what is publicly viewable.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority to challenge default-public privacy settings as unfair or deceptive practices under FTC Act Section 5, particularly where user expectations of privacy are not met.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Poshmark Privacy Policy
Entity
Poshmark
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 1, 2026
Last verified
April 1, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001659
Document ID
CA-D-00334
Evidence Provenance
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2cc924fa513a0bd8e9feec282ca6e11d838f46832da0f5416673dd4f3402c29f
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Poshmark | Document: Poshmark Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-001659
Captured: 2026-04-01 15:07:27 UTC | SHA-256: 2cc924fa513a0bd8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/poshmark/poshmark-privacy-policy/default-public-visibility-of-user-profiles-and-transactions/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
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