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Data Sharing as Potential Sale to Ad Partners

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What it is

Runway shares your personal data with advertising and analytics companies, which several US state laws classify as a 'sale' of your data even though no money changes hands, and you can opt out using the privacy choices link in the website footer.

This analysis describes what Runway'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 clarifies Runway's position on data sharing disclosures and establishes an opt-out mechanism to comply with privacy regulations that require such choice for sales of personal information. It also acknowledges that certain browser tools or privacy signals may interfere with the opt-out functionality.

Interpretive note: Whether Runway's opt-out mechanism fully satisfies the technical and operational requirements of CCPA, CPRA, and analogous state statutes (particularly regarding GPC signal recognition and opt-out durability) is a jurisdiction-specific legal question that depends on regulatory guidance and enforcement posture.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 9, 2026
First Seen
May 11, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your personal data is shared with third-party advertising and analytics partners by default, and opting out requires affirmative action on each device and each browser you use, with the opt-out potentially lost if you clear cookies.

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
    Visit runwayml.com, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click the 'Your Privacy Choices' link. Complete the opt-out process on each device and each browser you use to access Runway.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

Adobe Medium

In some cases, in order to show you more relevant ads, we disclose with social media platforms and other advertising partners, information about actions you take on our websites and apps, such as which pages you visit and which ads you saw.

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While we do not 'sell' personal information in the traditional sense, our disclosure of personal information to third-party advertising and analytics partners as described in the section titled 'When we disclose the information we collect about you' above may be considered a 'sale' subject to these opt-out rights. You can opt out of such disclosures by clicking the 'Your Privacy Choices' link on our website footer, or designate an authorized agent to do so on your behalf. Note, if you use a cookie blocker such as Ghostery, it may block visibility of this tool or link, including in your web footer. If you have enabled a legally recognized browser-based opt out preference signal (such as Global Privacy Control) on your browser, we recognize such preference in accordance and to the extent required by applicable law.

Excerpt from Runway's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages CCPA and CPRA (California), Colorado Privacy Act, Connecticut Data Privacy Act, and analogous statutes in the 15-plus states listed in the policy.

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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

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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
Runway Privacy Policy
Entity
Runway
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007575
Document ID
CA-D-00446
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
abffd085133cb5579dda66c35fe22ffd6d418b7de61e23341f0e752e65e63459
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 07:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Runway
Document: Runway Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-007575
Captured: 2026-04-30 07:30:40 UTC
SHA-256: abffd085133cb557…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/runway/runway-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-007575/data-sharing-as-potential-sale-to-ad-partners/
Accessed: Aug. 24, 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 Runway's Data Sharing as Potential Sale to Ad Partners clause do?

The provision clarifies Runway's position on data sharing disclosures and establishes an opt-out mechanism to comply with privacy regulations that require such choice for sales of personal information. It also acknowledges that certain browser tools or privacy signals may interfere with the opt-out functionality.

How does this clause affect you?

Your personal data is shared with third-party advertising and analytics partners by default, and opting out requires affirmative action on each device and each browser you use, with the opt-out potentially lost if you clear cookies.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Runway?

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