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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.

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

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.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance 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 …

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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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Square Privacy Notice
Entity
Square
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00363001
Document ID
CA-D-00363
Evidence Provenance
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 05:41 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Square
Document: Square Privacy Notice
Record ID: 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: Sept. 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Square's CCPA Opt-Out of Data Sale and Sharing clause do?

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

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Square?

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