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Third-Party Advertising Data Sharing

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What it is

Roblox shares certain user data with advertising partners and analytics providers to deliver targeted advertisements and measure ad performance on the platform.

This analysis describes what Roblox'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 clause establishes the operational basis and scope for data sharing with external advertising partners, defining which data categories may be transferred and the stated purposes for such transfers within Roblox's advertising and measurement infrastructure.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 1, 2026

The updated policy restricts personalized advertising based on age. Users under 18 will see only nonpersonalized ads on the platform, while users 18 and older may see personalized ads if they provide consent where required. The revised language also removes the previous statement that the platform collects personal information from under-13 accounts for advertising purposes, clarifying that such data is not used for marketing. Users 18 or older can control whether they see personalized ads through Roblox account settings.

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Medium Apr 23, 2026

The updated policy adds explicit language disclosing that Roblox collects persistent identifiers (IP addresses and unique device identifiers) from all users, including children, for purposes including account authentication, ad frequency capping, network communications, and security. The policy states Roblox implements technical, contractual, and other measures to ensure these identifiers are not used for purposes outside the listed scope. This represents a clarification and formalization of practices rather than a change to what data is collected, but it does establish contractual limits on how that data may be used. You can review the full updated Privacy Policy to understand which persistent identifiers are collected and the specific operational purposes for which they are retained.

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Medium Mar 8, 2026

The updated policy clarifies that parent email addresses constitute the only personal information collected from child accounts under COPPA, rather than listing persistent identifiers. The policy now states that personalized ads are not enabled until age 18, rather than leaving this ambiguous when a child turns 13. These clarifications affect how parents and children understand what data Roblox collects and when advertising becomes personalized; however, the underlying data practices do not appear to have changed operationally. The policy removed detailed descriptions of collection purposes (such as internal operations), which means parents now have less granular explanation of data uses, though stated practices remain.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

User data including behavioral and device identifiers may be shared with advertising partners for targeted advertising purposes. Users aged 13 and older are subject to interest-based advertising, which can be adjusted in account privacy settings.

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
    To opt out of interest-based advertising or request information about data shared with advertisers, visit Account Settings > Privacy on Roblox, or submit a request via the Customer Support Form at https://www.roblox.com/support.

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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Roblox may disclose information collected from or about you with third-party advertising companies and/or advertising measurement companies to select advertisements for you, or measure and improve advertising effectiveness. Data disclosed for this purpose includes: Contact identifiers, Characteristics or demographics, Device identifiers.

— Excerpt from Roblox's Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

Third-party advertising data sharing implicates CCPA/CPRA 'sale' and 'sharing' provisions, requiring opt-out mechanisms for California residents. Under GDPR, this processing requires a valid legal basis, typically consent obtained via cookie consent mechanisms. Compliance teams should verify that consent signals are correctly passed to downstream ad tech vendors and that the advertising data sharing does not extend to child accounts.

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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
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    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 — 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

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy
Entity
Roblox
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 8, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000600
Document ID
CA-D-00073
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
fa9d5a08d4ef18168a5c8629e70fcdda838a1e1cb7da1a0da12925d6a5d38cc0
Analysis generated
March 8, 2026 18:35 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Roblox
Document: Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy
Record ID: CA-P-000600
Captured: 2026-03-08 18:35:41 UTC
SHA-256: fa9d5a08d4ef1816…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/roblox/roblox-privacy-and-cookie-policy/third-party-advertising-data-sharing/
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 Roblox's Third-Party Advertising Data Sharing clause do?

The clause establishes the operational basis and scope for data sharing with external advertising partners, defining which data categories may be transferred and the stated purposes for such transfers within Roblox's advertising and measurement infrastructure.

How does this clause affect you?

User data including behavioral and device identifiers may be shared with advertising partners for targeted advertising purposes. Users aged 13 and older are subject to interest-based advertising, which can be adjusted in account privacy settings.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 28 platforms. See the full comparison.

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