Square · Square Privacy Notice

CCPA Opt-Out of Data Sale and Sharing

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What it is

California residents have the right to opt out of Square selling or sharing their personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Why it matters

This gives California users a legally enforceable right to stop their data from being used for targeted advertising, which can limit unwanted profiling.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

CCPA/CPRA mandates that businesses provide a clear opt-out mechanism for sale and sharing of personal information, including for cross-context behavioral advertising; compliance teams should verify that Square's opt-out is functional, conspicuous, and honored within required timeframes.

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Consumer impact

Square collects extensive personal and financial data, including transaction history, device identifiers, and inferred characteristics, and shares this with affiliates, service providers, and advertising partners. Your financial and behavioral data may be used for targeted advertising and cross-context behavioral profiling, which can feel intrusive and may affect what products and services you are shown. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising by visiting Square's privacy preferences page or submitting a request through their privacy portal.

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.
  • Delete Your Data
    Within 45 days
    As a California resident, visit Square's privacy policy page and click 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' to submit your opt-out request; Square must process this within 15 business days.

Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    The California Attorney General enforces CCPA/CPRA rights including opt-out of data sale and sharing.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Square Privacy Notice
Entity
Square
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00363001
Document ID
CA-D-00363
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Entity: Square | Document: Square Privacy Notice | Record: CA-P-00363001
Captured: 2026-03-20 05:41:13 UTC | SHA-256: 9d83d848d882a5e9…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/square/square-privacy-notice/ccpa-opt-out-of-data-sale-and-sharing/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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