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Third-Party Advertising and Analytics Data Sharing

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What it is

The policy authorizes Skillshare to share user data including identifiers, behavioral data, and inferred interests with advertising partners and analytics vendors for the purpose of delivering targeted advertisements.

This analysis describes what Skillshare'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a data-sharing relationship with third-party advertising partners that may constitute 'selling' or 'sharing' of personal data under CCPA and CPRA, triggering opt-out rights for California residents and requiring specific disclosures. Under GDPR, sharing behavioral data with advertising partners for targeted advertising requires a valid lawful basis and, in many interpretations by EU supervisory authorities, explicit consent.

Interpretive note: The specific categories of data fields shared with advertising partners and the identities of those partners are not enumerated in the available policy text, which creates interpretive uncertainty about the full scope of sharing authorized.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 21, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, Skillshare may share user identifiers, browsing activity, and inferred interest data with advertising and analytics partners for targeted advertising purposes. California residents have the right to opt out of this sharing through the mechanisms described in the policy.

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
    Email privacy@skillshare.com to opt out of targeted advertising data sharing, or use the privacy controls available in your account settings as described in the policy.

How other platforms handle this

FanDuel Medium

In some cases, the third parties mentioned in this section may maintain the information they collect in personally identifiable form.

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.

Google Gemini Medium

Third-party apps use data from Gemini consistent with their own privacy policies and terms.

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We may share your 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 information with third-party advertising partners to deliver targeted advertisements to you on our behalf or on behalf of other advertisers.

Excerpt from Skillshare's Privacy 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
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  • 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
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
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Skillshare Privacy Policy
Entity
Skillshare
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012869
Document ID
CA-D-00244
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c3a89d6f48d440b59196428bc7713cd0fd55d0ad17fe0f1d34913e5391c6c335
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 02:26 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Skillshare
Document: Skillshare Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-012869
Captured: 2026-05-21 02:26:39 UTC
SHA-256: c3a89d6f48d440b5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/skillshare/skillshare-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-012869/third-party-advertising-and-analytics-data-sharing/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Skillshare's Third-Party Advertising and Analytics Data Sharing clause do?

This provision establishes a data-sharing relationship with third-party advertising partners that may constitute 'selling' or 'sharing' of personal data under CCPA and CPRA, triggering opt-out rights for California residents and requiring specific disclosures. Under GDPR, sharing behavioral data with advertising partners for targeted advertising requires a valid lawful basis and, in many interpretations by EU supervisory authorities, explicit consent.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, Skillshare may share user identifiers, browsing activity, and inferred interest data with advertising and analytics partners for targeted advertising purposes. California residents have the right to opt out of this sharing through the mechanisms described in the policy.

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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