These inferences form the basis for personalization and advertising targeting, meaning Spotify may act on assumptions about you that could be inaccurate, and you have limited visibility into what inferences have been made.
Consumer impact
Spotify collects extensive personal data including your listening habits, inferred interests, voice recordings, precise payment details, and device sensor data, using it for advertising, personalization, and sharing with third-party partners. Free-tier users in particular are subject to tailored advertising based on their listening behavior and demographic data, while all users' data may be shared with advertising partners and transferred internationally. You can opt out of tailored advertising and download your personal data at spotify.com/account/privacy.
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
Log in to your Spotify account, go to spotify.com/account/privacy, and use the 'Download your data' tool to request a copy of the personal data Spotify holds about you, including inferences.
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