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Default opt-in to promotional email communications

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What it is

New account registrations are automatically enrolled in promotional email communications from Starbucks, with an opt-out available at sign-up or subsequently through account profile settings at www.starbucks.com.

This analysis describes what Starbucks'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

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 3333 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement establishes that new Starbucks account registrations are automatically enrolled in promotional email communications unless the user opts out at sign-up or subsequently through account settings at www.starbucks.com. You can opt out at any time by adjusting profile settings at www.starbucks.com.

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
    Log in to your Starbucks account at www.starbucks.com and navigate to your profile settings to adjust email communication preferences and opt out of promotional emails.

How other platforms handle this

Glassdoor Medium

We and our affiliates may send service-related and promotional communications to our users. We and our affiliates may also send promotional communications to prospective users and customers to inform them about our services.

Microsoft Medium

We do not use what you say in email, chat, video calls or voice mail, or your documents, photos or other personal files, to target advertising to you.

MyFitnessPal Medium

We use your personal information to send you newsletters and other promotional communications, including information about MyFitnessPal's new offerings, features, offers, events, webinars, and other information.

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If a User signs up for a Starbucks account on the Sites, the User is, by default, opted in to receive promotional email communications from Starbucks

Excerpt from Starbucks's Terms of Use

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  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Starbucks Terms of Use
Entity
Starbucks
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-014380
Document ID
CA-D-00624
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
00077295d94b4e10530d517ff8df4a1976b72f69c2fc10a2cbbe6437f34fe710
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 01:23 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Starbucks
Document: Starbucks Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-014380
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:23:52 UTC
SHA-256: 00077295d94b4e10…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/starbucks/starbucks-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-014380/default-opt-in-to-promotional-email-communications/
Accessed: Aug. 5, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Starbucks's Default opt-in to promotional email communications clause do?

New account registrations are automatically enrolled in promotional email communications from Starbucks, with an opt-out available at sign-up or subsequently through account profile settings at www.starbucks.com.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement establishes that new Starbucks account registrations are automatically enrolled in promotional email communications unless the user opts out at sign-up or subsequently through account settings at www.starbucks.com. You can opt out at any time by adjusting profile settings at www.starbucks.com.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 279 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Starbucks?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Starbucks.