Target · Target Privacy Policy

Sale and Sharing of Personal Information

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What it is

Target shares your personal information with advertising partners and third parties in ways that may qualify as a 'sale' or 'sharing' under California law, including for targeted advertising purposes.

Why it matters

This means your data — including browsing behavior and purchase history — may be transferred to companies you have no relationship with for their own advertising use.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Under CCPA/CPRA, Target's disclosure that it engages in sale and sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising triggers mandatory opt-out rights and requires a 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link; compliance teams should verify this link is prominently placed and functional.

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Consumer impact

Target collects a wide range of personal data including your precise location, purchase history, browsing behavior, and inferences about your preferences, which it uses for targeted advertising and shares with third-party partners. This means your shopping behavior may be used to build a detailed profile that influences the ads you see across the internet. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information by visiting Target's privacy preference center at https://www.target.com/c/target-privacy-policy/-/N-4sr7p.

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
    Navigate to Target's privacy policy page and locate the 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link. Complete the opt-out form provided to stop the sale and sharing of your personal data with advertising partners.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC oversees unfair or deceptive data practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act, including unauthorized data sharing with third-party advertising networks.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    State Attorneys General, particularly California's AG and Privacy Protection Agency, enforce CCPA/CPRA rights including opt-out of sale and sharing of personal information.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Target Privacy Policy
Entity
Target
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00260000
Document ID
CA-D-00260
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Target | Document: Target Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-00260000
Captured: 2026-03-20 11:26:23 UTC | SHA-256: bdcbe25435345ddd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/target/target-privacy-policy/sale-and-sharing-of-personal-information/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
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