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Non-Discrimination for Exercising Privacy Rights

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Why it matters

This is a legally required commitment under CCPA and is meaningful because it means opting out of targeted advertising or requesting data deletion should not result in Spotify providing you with a worse service.

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.

Applicable agencies

  • 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

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Spotify Privacy Policy
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Spotify
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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March 6, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000334
Document ID
CA-D-00036
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https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/privacy-policy/
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Entity: Spotify | Document: Spotify Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-000334
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/spotify/spotify-privacy-policy/non-discrimination-for-exercising-privacy-rights/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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