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Sale and Sharing of Personal Data Opt-Out

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What it is

Target shares your personal information with advertising partners in ways that qualify as a 'sale' or 'sharing' under California law, but you can opt out of this by clicking the 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link on their website.

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)

Without opting out, your shopping data, browsing behavior, and personal identifiers may be shared with advertising networks that can track and target you across the internet.

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
    Go to Target's privacy policy page and click 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.' Follow the prompts to submit your opt-out preference.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

This provision directly implicates CCPA/CPRA opt-out obligations for the sale and sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

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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
    File a complaint →
  • 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
Target Privacy Policy
Entity
Target
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last verified
March 24, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00260000
Document ID
CA-D-00260
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
March 24, 2026 07:14 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Target
Document: Target Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-00260000
Captured: 2026-03-24 07:14:57 UTC
SHA-256: f370f2b7bfe1531a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-privacy-policy/sale-and-sharing-of-personal-data-opt-out/
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 Sale and Sharing of Personal Data Opt-Out clause do?

Without opting out, your shopping data, browsing behavior, and personal identifiers may be shared with advertising networks that can track and target you across the internet.

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