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Cookie and Tracking Technology Use

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What it is

Roblox uses cookies and similar tracking tools to monitor how you use the platform, remember your settings, and show you targeted ads. You can manage cookie settings through your browser or Roblox's cookie preference tool.

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 policy authorizes the use of multiple tracking technologies including cookies, pixel tags, and local storage for both functional and advertising purposes; for EU/EEA and UK users, the use of non-essential tracking cookies requires valid prior consent under ePrivacy Directive and UK PECR requirements.

Interpretive note: The document does not specify which cookies are classified as essential versus non-essential, or the default state of tracking for different user categories; technical implementation cannot be assessed from the policy text.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Roblox deploys cookies, pixel tags, and local storage technologies that may track your behavior across the platform and for advertising purposes. Users can manage preferences through browser settings or Roblox's cookie preference center.

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
    Access the Roblox cookie preference center through account settings at https://www.roblox.com/my/account or through browser settings to manage tracking preferences. EU/EEA users should use the cookie consent tool presented upon accessing the platform.

How other platforms handle this

Zendesk Medium

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our websites and services and store certain information. Tracking technologies used include beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our services. You can instruct your browser to ...

GOAT Medium

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our Services. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our Services.

Thomson Reuters Medium

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies on our websites and in our communications to collect information about your browsing activities, preferences, and interactions with our content. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie preference centre or your ...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We use cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Roblox platform. These technologies allow us to recognize your browser or device, remember your preferences, analyze how you use our services, and deliver targeted advertisements. You can control cookie settings through your browser settings or through our cookie preference center.

— Excerpt from Roblox's Roblox Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Cookie-based tracking for advertising engages the EU ePrivacy Directive (requiring prior informed consent for non-essential cookies), UK PECR, and GDPR for EU/EEA and UK users. In the US, the FTC's guidance on online tracking and state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA) are relevant. The use of pixel tags may also constitute cross-context behavioral advertising triggering CPRA opt-out rights. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The policy discloses the use of multiple tracking technologies but does not specify which technologies are deployed by default and which require user consent. If non-essential cookies or pixel tags are set prior to obtaining user consent for EU/EEA users, this creates exposure under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, which has been the subject of DPA enforcement actions. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA (ePrivacy Directive, GDPR), UK (PECR, UK GDPR), California (CPRA pixel tag sharing provisions), and other jurisdictions with cookie consent requirements. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Third-party advertising and analytics vendors whose pixels or cookies are deployed on the Roblox platform must be disclosed to users and covered by appropriate data processing agreements. The chain of consent for third-party cookie deployment should be audited. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should audit the cookie consent management platform (CMP) to confirm that non-essential cookies and pixel tags are not loaded prior to user consent for EU/EEA and UK users. The cookie preference center should be tested to confirm that opting out of advertising cookies is technically effective and that preferences are persisted across sessions.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over online tracking practices and has issued guidance on the use of tracking technologies for behavioral advertising.
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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
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
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Roblox Privacy Policy
Entity
Roblox
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009161
Document ID
CA-D-00572
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
65526103181ac7fe55d4543ce0b351c34dc032fe69a8add53e6f30543ae9d94a
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 05:51 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Roblox
Document: Roblox Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-009161
Captured: 2026-05-12 05:51:06 UTC
SHA-256: 65526103181ac7fe…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/roblox/roblox-privacy-policy/cookie-and-tracking-technology-use/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roblox's Cookie and Tracking Technology Use clause do?

The policy authorizes the use of multiple tracking technologies including cookies, pixel tags, and local storage for both functional and advertising purposes; for EU/EEA and UK users, the use of non-essential tracking cookies requires valid prior consent under ePrivacy Directive and UK PECR requirements.

How does this clause affect you?

Roblox deploys cookies, pixel tags, and local storage technologies that may track your behavior across the platform and for advertising purposes. Users can manage preferences through browser settings or Roblox's cookie preference center.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 24 platforms. See the full comparison.

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