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Third-Party Data Sharing for Advertising

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What it is

Public.com shares your personal information, including financial and behavioral data, with advertising networks and marketing partners to deliver targeted advertisements.

This analysis describes what Public.com'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the operational scope of third-party data collection and use within Public.com's ecosystem. It clarifies that analytics and advertising partners operate under authorization to gather and aggregate user data beyond the single-platform context, enabling cross-site analytical capabilities.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Consumers' financial activity and personal identifiers may be shared with advertisers without explicit per-instance consent, potentially exposing sensitive information to a wide range of third parties.

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
    Email support@public.com requesting opt-out from sale or sharing of your personal information for advertising purposes. Reference your account email and state your request clearly.

How other platforms handle this

LinkedIn Medium

We do not share your personal data with any third-party advertisers or ad networks for their advertising except for: (i) hashed or device identifiers (to the extent they are personal data in some countries), (ii) with your separate permission (e.g., in a lead generation form) or (iii) data already v...

Notion Medium

We may share your personal information with third-party vendors and service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance. We may also share your personal information with busines...

Waze Medium

We may share your information with third-party partners, including advertising and analytics companies, to help us understand how you use our services and to show you more relevant ads. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about you...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Analytics and Advertising Providers. Analytics and advertising companies also collect personal information through our website and app, including identifiers and device information (such as cookie IDs, device IDs, and IP address), geolocation data, usage data, and inferences based on and associated with that data, as described in the "Information from Cookies and Similar Technologies" section of this Privacy Policy. In some cases, these providers may combine this data across multiple sites to improve analytics for their own purpose and others.

— Excerpt from Public.com's Public.com Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

Sharing financial customer data with advertising networks triggers scrutiny under GLBA/Regulation S-P, CCPA/CPRA, and FTC Act Section 5 unfair or deceptive practices standards; legal teams should confirm opt-out mechanisms are adequately disclosed and functional.

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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
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GLBA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Public.com Privacy Policy
Entity
Public.com
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 8, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000511
Document ID
CA-D-00059
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5292f82f68ab7e4be7ad9a16ca13bafa669e5598bc5d70048278208868087fc9
Analysis generated
March 8, 2026 14:52 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Public.com
Document: Public.com Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-000511
Captured: 2026-03-08 14:52:25 UTC
SHA-256: 5292f82f68ab7e4b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/publiccom/publiccom-privacy-policy/third-party-data-sharing-for-advertising/
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 Public.com's Third-Party Data Sharing for Advertising clause do?

The provision establishes the operational scope of third-party data collection and use within Public.com's ecosystem. It clarifies that analytics and advertising partners operate under authorization to gather and aggregate user data beyond the single-platform context, enabling cross-site analytical capabilities.

How does this clause affect you?

Consumers' financial activity and personal identifiers may be shared with advertisers without explicit per-instance consent, potentially exposing sensitive information to a wide range of third parties.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 7 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Public.com?

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