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Advertising Data Sharing and Targeted Advertising

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What it is

The policy states that Squarespace uses Account History Information and Site Usage Information to tailor advertising across third-party online services, and shares this information with online advertising business partners. Users in certain US states may opt out of this sharing as described in the policy appendices.

This analysis describes what Squarespace'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 authorizes sharing of Account History Information and Site Usage Information with third-party advertising partners for targeted advertising purposes. The opt-out mechanism is described only in state-specific appendices, meaning availability depends on user jurisdiction.

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Jul 9, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026
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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Squarespace shares browsing behavior and account history data with third-party advertising partners to serve targeted advertisements on external platforms. Users in qualifying US states can exercise opt-out rights described in the California and Other US States appendices.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Review the California Supplemental Information (Appendix I) or Other US States Supplemental Information (Appendix II) in the Privacy Policy for state-specific opt-out procedures for advertising data sharing, then follow the instructions provided in the applicable appendix.

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Advertising . Learn about and analyze your interactions with our Services and third parties' online services so we can tailor our advertising to what we think will interest you. For example, we may decide not to advertise our Services to you on a social media site if you already signed up for paid Services or we may choose to serve you a particular advertisement based on your current subscription plan or what we think may interest you based on your Account History Information. In certain US states, you have the right to opt out of our sharing of your information with such third party online services. See Appendix I below and Appendix II below.

Excerpt from Squarespace's Privacy Policy

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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
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  • 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
Squarespace Privacy Policy
Entity
Squarespace
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015894
Document ID
CA-D-00569
Evidence Provenance
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 14:38 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Squarespace
Document: Squarespace Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015894
Captured: 2026-05-08 14:38:54 UTC
SHA-256: 4d0fdac989cde089…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/squarespace/squarespace-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015894/advertising-data-sharing-and-targeted-advertising/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Squarespace's Advertising Data Sharing and Targeted Advertising clause do?

This provision authorizes sharing of Account History Information and Site Usage Information with third-party advertising partners for targeted advertising purposes. The opt-out mechanism is described only in state-specific appendices, meaning availability depends on user jurisdiction.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Squarespace shares browsing behavior and account history data with third-party advertising partners to serve targeted advertisements on external platforms. Users in qualifying US states can exercise opt-out rights described in the California and Other US States appendices.

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