What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'EMAIL', 'recipient': 'privacy@poshmark.com', 'difficulty': 'MODERATE', 'action_type': 'DISPUTE_FEE', 'instructions': 'If you suspect unauthorized use of your payment data, contact your card issuer immediately to dispute charges and request a card replacement, then report the issue to Poshmark by emailing privacy@poshmark.com with details of the suspected breach.', 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'CFPB', 'reason': 'The CFPB has authority over payment data practices and can receive complaints related to unauthorized charges or misuse of financial information collected by consumer platforms.', 'complaint_url': 'https://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/'}, {'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC enforces reasonable security standards for payment card data under Section 5 of the FTC Act.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Payment and Financial Data Collection clause as high severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar Payment and Financial Data Collection clauses across approximately 3 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

Payment and Financial Data Collection — Poshmark

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What it is

Poshmark collects your credit or debit card numbers and billing address when you make purchases on the platform.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your credit card numbers and billing address are collected by Poshmark when you transact on the platform, and the security of this data depends on Poshmark's PCI DSS compliance and payment processor arrangements. If you experience unauthorized charges, contact your card issuer immediately and file a complaint with the CFPB.

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.

Dispute a Fee

If you suspect unauthorized use of your payment data, contact your card issuer immediately to dispute charges and request a card replacement, then report the issue to Poshmark by emailing privacy@poshmark.com with details of the suspected breach.

Cross-platform context

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Payment card data is among the most sensitive personal information collected by Poshmark, and how it is stored, processed, and protected directly affects your financial security.

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We collect payment information such as credit or debit card data, billing address, and other financial information necessary to complete a transaction through our Services.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Payment card data collection implicates PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance obligations, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act financial data provisions (if Poshmark engages in financial services), state data breach notification laws (all 50 states), and FTC Act Section 5 regarding reasonable security practices for financial data. California's Financial Information Privacy Act may also apply.

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Applicable agencies

CFPB

The CFPB has authority over payment data practices and can receive complaints related to unauthorized charges or misuse of financial information collected by consumer platforms.
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FTC

The FTC enforces reasonable security standards for payment card data under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Poshmark Privacy Policy

Entity

Poshmark

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 28, 2026

Last verified

April 28, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-003761

Document ID

CA-D-00334

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://poshmark.com/privacy

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SHA-256

2cc924fa513a0bd8e9feec282ca6e11d838f46832da0f5416673dd4f3402c29f

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Poshmark | Document: Poshmark Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-003761
Captured: 2026-04-28 05:49:19 UTC | SHA-256: 2cc924fa513a0bd8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/poshmark/poshmark-privacy-policy/payment-and-financial-data-collection/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

High

Payment and Financial Data Collection