Robinhood shares your personal data β including financial and behavioral information β with third-party advertising partners to show you targeted ads on other websites and apps.
Why it matters
Your sensitive financial behavior on Robinhood may be used to build an advertising profile that follows you across the internet, which many users would not expect from a financial services provider.
Under CCPA/CPRA, sharing personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising constitutes a 'share' triggering opt-out rights under Cal. Civ. Code Β§ 1798.120; firms must maintain and honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and provide a clear opt-out link.
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Consumer impact
Robinhood collects extensive personal and financial data β including transaction history, device data, and behavioral inferences β and shares it with affiliates, service providers, and third-party advertising partners. This means your investment activity and financial profile may inform targeted advertising both on and off the platform. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising by visiting Robinhood's privacy settings in the app or at robinhood.com/privacy.
What you can do
β οΈ 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
Open the Robinhood app, navigate to Account > Privacy Settings, and select 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.' Alternatively, visit robinhood.com/privacy to submit a request online.
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
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 β 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