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Automatic Data Collection from All Users

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What it is

Even if you don't create an account, Redfin automatically collects data about you including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, properties viewed, cookies, and mobile advertising IDs.

This analysis describes what Redfin'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 automatic collection mechanism applies to all Site interactions without requiring explicit user action or opt-in, establishing a baseline data collection practice that captures behavioral and technical information across the user base regardless of registration status.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Simply visiting Redfin's website or app results in automatic collection of detailed behavioral data that is used for advertising and analytics. Browser privacy settings, ad blockers, or opting out of cookies may help limit some of this passive collection.

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From registered and unregistered users of the Sites, we automatically receive and record information whenever you interact with the Sites. This includes IP address data from our server logs, cookie information, browser information, information about your activity while on the Sites (such as the pages you request, properties that you view or save, and property that you claim), and the URL of the site you came to the Sites from.

— Excerpt from Redfin's Redfin Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

Automatic collection of IP addresses, device IDs, and behavioral data from unregistered users implicates FTC guidance on deceptive data practices and, for California users, CCPA obligations even absent an account relationship. Compliance teams should assess whether cookie consent mechanisms satisfy state law requirements.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC oversees passive data collection practices for consumer-facing websites and apps and enforces against deceptive or unfair tracking.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
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
Redfin Privacy Policy
Entity
Redfin
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001257
Document ID
CA-D-00234
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9ed3f4d74ef5a172188984e99c6d50a2512cb149e35a0893638a22200b1e9fb8
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 05:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Redfin
Document: Redfin Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001257
Captured: 2026-03-20 05:50:03 UTC
SHA-256: 9ed3f4d74ef5a172…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/redfin/redfin-privacy-policy/automatic-data-collection-from-all-users/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Redfin's Automatic Data Collection from All Users clause do?

The automatic collection mechanism applies to all Site interactions without requiring explicit user action or opt-in, establishing a baseline data collection practice that captures behavioral and technical information across the user base regardless of registration status.

How does this clause affect you?

Simply visiting Redfin's website or app results in automatic collection of detailed behavioral data that is used for advertising and analytics. Browser privacy settings, ad blockers, or opting out of cookies may help limit some of this passive collection.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Redfin?

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