Meta uses the data it collects from your Threads activity to show you personalized ads and content across its family of apps, including Facebook and Instagram, not just within Threads itself.
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The policy states that Threads data contributes to Meta's cross-platform advertising and personalization systems, meaning activity on Threads may inform what ads and content you see on Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta services.
Interpretive note: The specific lawful basis asserted by Meta for cross-product advertising data use in EU jurisdictions is not detailed in the Threads supplemental policy itself; it references the broader Meta Privacy Policy, creating some ambiguity about the precise legal basis applicable to Threads-specific data flows.
The updated policy removes FAQ sections that previously addressed how to deactivate or delete a profile, manage personal information, and share data with third parties. Additionally, the policy removes explicit language disclosing that 'Your interactions with AIs will be used to improve AI at Meta' and removes the direction to review Meta's AI terms. Users no longer have these FAQ resources in the policy document, though this change does not necessarily alter the underlying practices or rights; it only removes the documented guidance.
View change record →Personal data generated through Threads use, including profile information, content interactions, and device identifiers, is stated to be used across Meta's family of products for advertising targeting and content personalization. Users who wish to limit this cross-product data use may do so through Meta's privacy and advertising settings.
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The types of third parties your information may be disclosed to include: our resellers and other sales and advertising partners, retailers, advertisers, ad agencies, advertising networks and platforms, information service providers, fraud monitoring and prevention providers, and publishers.
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.
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...
"We use the information we collect to send you ads and other commercial and sponsored content. We use the information we have to deliver our products, including to personalize features and content and make suggestions for you on and off our products. We share information across the Meta Companies.Excerpt from Threads's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Cross-product data use for advertising engages GDPR purpose limitation and data minimization principles, requiring that data collected on Threads be used only for purposes compatible with those disclosed at collection.
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The policy states that Threads data contributes to Meta's cross-platform advertising and personalization systems, meaning activity on Threads may inform what ads and content you see on Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta services.
Personal data generated through Threads use, including profile information, content interactions, and device identifiers, is stated to be used across Meta's family of products for advertising targeting and content personalization. Users who wish to limit this cross-product data use may do so through Meta's privacy and advertising settings.
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