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Loyalty and Partner Program Data Sharing

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What it is

The policy states that Target shares personal information with loyalty and partner program companies, including Ulta Beauty and Marriott, in connection with program participation.

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)

This provision establishes that Target Circle program participation results in personal information sharing with named third-party loyalty partners whose own data practices are governed by their independent privacy policies rather than Target's, creating data flows that consumers should evaluate in the context of multi-brand loyalty ecosystems.

Interpretive note: The policy names specific partners but does not specify the categories of data shared or the contractual restrictions imposed on partner data use, creating uncertainty about whether this sharing constitutes a 'sale' under applicable state statutes.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 21, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision establishes that participation in Target's loyalty program may result in personal information being shared with named partner companies including Ulta Beauty and Marriott; consumers can manage partner account links through their Target account profile settings.

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.
  • Close Your Account
    Log into your Target account, navigate to account settings, and select the option to unlink partner accounts (such as Ulta Beauty or Marriott) to stop data sharing with those specific loyalty partners.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

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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Loyalty and partner program companies. We share information with our loyalty and partner program companies, like Ulta Beauty and Marriott.

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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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 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012848
Document ID
CA-D-00260
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d7515e630a65aad58c9148a9c23310bdb5ac55c05508e24d7e9bb18074d57946
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 02:11 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Target
Document: Target Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-012848
Captured: 2026-05-21 02:11:48 UTC
SHA-256: d7515e630a65aad5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-012848/loyalty-and-partner-program-data-sharing/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Target's Loyalty and Partner Program Data Sharing clause do?

This provision establishes that Target Circle program participation results in personal information sharing with named third-party loyalty partners whose own data practices are governed by their independent privacy policies rather than Target's, creating data flows that consumers should evaluate in the context of multi-brand loyalty ecosystems.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision establishes that participation in Target's loyalty program may result in personal information being shared with named partner companies including Ulta Beauty and Marriott; consumers can manage partner account links through their Target account profile settings.

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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