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Roundel Retail Media Advertising Network

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What it is

Target uses your purchase history and browsing data to serve you personalized ads not only on Target's own platforms, but also across other websites and apps through its Roundel advertising business. Third-party ad companies can also track your online behavior across the internet for the same purpose.

This analysis describes what Target'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)

Target's retail media network means your in-store and online shopping data can follow you around the internet in the form of targeted ads, and this data is shared with external advertising technology companies beyond Target's direct control.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 20, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your purchase history and browsing behavior on Target platforms may be used to power advertising that reaches you on third-party websites and apps, meaning your shopping data is not contained within Target's ecosystem. Under California and several other state laws, you have the right to opt out of this sharing, which may qualify as sale or sharing of personal information under CPRA.

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
    Navigate to Target's privacy policy page and select the opt-out of sale or sharing of personal information link. Complete the opt-out form to stop your data from being used for cross-context behavioral advertising through Roundel and third-party partners.

How other platforms handle this

Adobe Medium

In some cases, in order to show you more relevant ads, we disclose with social media platforms and other advertising partners, information about actions you take on our websites and apps, such as which pages you visit and which ads you saw.

Oura Medium

We do not sell or share your personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can always opt out of Oura direct marketing communications, though you may still see marketing messaging within the Oura App.

Tinder Medium

we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...

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We use the information we collect about you to serve you personalized ads on our own websites and apps, as well as on third-party websites and apps through our advertising subsidiary, Roundel. We may also partner with third-party advertising companies that use tracking technologies to collect information about your online activities across different websites and apps to deliver personalized advertising to you.

Excerpt from Target'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

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Target Privacy Policy
Entity
Target
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008954
Document ID
CA-D-00260
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2ada96ab96828e67aca9fbda0574b799477f7b5740302a307f04ec582983a272
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 13:05 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Target
Document: Target Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008954
Captured: 2026-05-10 13:05:34 UTC
SHA-256: 2ada96ab96828e67…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-008954/roundel-retail-media-advertising-network/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Target's Roundel Retail Media Advertising Network clause do?

Target's retail media network means your in-store and online shopping data can follow you around the internet in the form of targeted ads, and this data is shared with external advertising technology companies beyond Target's direct control.

How does this clause affect you?

Your purchase history and browsing behavior on Target platforms may be used to power advertising that reaches you on third-party websites and apps, meaning your shopping data is not contained within Target's ecosystem. Under California and several other state laws, you have the right to opt out of this sharing, which may qualify as sale or sharing of personal information …

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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