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Sensitive Data Collection Prohibition in Ad Creative

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What it is

Ad creative on Snapchat may not collect or solicit sensitive or special category data from users, including health information, financial status, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, sex life, political opinions, or trade union membership.

This analysis describes what Snapchat Ads'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 content-level restriction on the categories of personal data that advertisers may collect through ad creative, aligning with special category data protections under major privacy frameworks and limiting advertiser data collection practices at the point of ad interaction.

Interpretive note: The full scope of restricted data categories is defined by reference to the Personal Data Terms and Business Help Center, which are external documents not included here, creating partial uncertainty about the complete list of covered data types.

Clause Stability Stable

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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users interacting with Snapchat ads cannot be asked to provide sensitive data categories including health information, financial status, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, sexual preferences, or political opinions through the ad creative itself. The agreement also prohibits ads that deceive users into providing personal information under false pretenses.

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Ads may not collect sensitive information or special category data, as defined in the Rules, including any information that is based on or includes: (i) an alleged or actual commission of a crime; (ii) health information, including any "protected health information" or "consumer health data" (as defined in the Personal Data Terms) and any health information further detailed in our Business Help Center; or (iii) information about users' financial status, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs or preferences, sex life or sexual preferences, political opinions, or trade union membership.

Excerpt from Snapchat Ads's Snapchat Advertising Policies

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages GDPR Article 9, which restricts the processing of special categories of personal data, and CCPA's treatment of sensitive personal information categories.

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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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Snapchat Advertising Policies
Entity
Snapchat Ads
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015222
Document ID
CA-D-00878
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
031c79ac9fe162d4d0b91c924d50f73defae47ace68173dfad643727a6c1d1a3
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 13:19 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Snapchat Ads
Document: Snapchat Advertising Policies
Record ID: CA-P-015222
Captured: 2026-05-20 13:19:45 UTC
SHA-256: 031c79ac9fe162d4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/snapchat-ads/snapchat-advertising-policies/provision/CA-P-015222/sensitive-data-collection-prohibition-in-ad-creative/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Snapchat Ads's Sensitive Data Collection Prohibition in Ad Creative clause do?

This provision establishes a content-level restriction on the categories of personal data that advertisers may collect through ad creative, aligning with special category data protections under major privacy frameworks and limiting advertiser data collection practices at the point of ad interaction.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users interacting with Snapchat ads cannot be asked to provide sensitive data categories including health information, financial status, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, sexual preferences, or political opinions through the ad creative itself. The agreement also prohibits ads that deceive users into providing personal information under false pretenses.

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