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Advertising Partner Data Sharing as Potential Sale

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What it is

Runway shares your personal information with advertising and analytics companies in ways that some state laws treat as a 'sale,' even though Runway does not sell data in a traditional commercial sense. You can opt out using the 'Your Privacy Choices' link in the website footer or by enabling Global Privacy Control in your browser.

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 data sharing practices with advertising and analytics partners while establishing procedural pathways for users to restrict such disclosures under state privacy law frameworks that regulate 'sales' of personal information. The clause addresses technical limitations (cookie blockers) that may interfere with opt-out tool visibility.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas, and other listed states have the right to opt out of the data sharing practices described here, which the policy states may constitute a sale under applicable law; the opt-out mechanism is accessible via the website footer, but the policy notes that cookie blockers may prevent the link from appearing, meaning users relying on privacy tools may need to use an alternative method.

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
    Scroll to the bottom of the Runway website and click the 'Your Privacy Choices' link. Follow the prompts to opt out of data sharing for advertising purposes. If the link does not appear due to a cookie blocker, disable the blocker temporarily or email privacy@runwayml.com to request opt-out. Repeat this action on each browser and device you use.

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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

The types of third parties your information may be disclosed to include: our resellers and other sales and advertising partners, retailers, advertisers, ad agencies, advertising networks and platforms, information service providers, fraud monitoring and prevention providers, and publishers.

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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

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act (enforced by the California Privacy Protection Agency and California AG), and state privacy laws in Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas, …

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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
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010821
Document ID
CA-D-00446
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
fd5c88ad3035cc2b52a74f3cf6974633e71a5294fef0db1c6f6100d4a0921b17
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 23:25 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Runway
Document: Runway Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-010821
Captured: 2026-05-11 23:25:40 UTC
SHA-256: fd5c88ad3035cc2b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/runway/runway-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-010821/advertising-partner-data-sharing-as-potential-sale/
Accessed: Sept. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Runway's Advertising Partner Data Sharing as Potential Sale clause do?

The provision clarifies Runway's data sharing practices with advertising and analytics partners while establishing procedural pathways for users to restrict such disclosures under state privacy law frameworks that regulate 'sales' of personal information. The clause addresses technical limitations (cookie blockers) that may interfere with opt-out tool visibility.

How does this clause affect you?

Users in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas, and other listed states have the right to opt out of the data sharing practices described here, which the policy states may constitute a sale under applicable law; the opt-out mechanism is accessible via the website footer, but the policy notes that cookie blockers may prevent the link from appearing, meaning users relying …

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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

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