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Shared data includes IP address and timestamp metadata

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The scope of shared data extends beyond post content to potentially include network-identifying metadata like IP addresses, which can reveal a user's location or identity.

Interpretive note: The excerpt uses probabilistic qualifiers ('usually', 'could also include') that were preserved in the canonical claim. The full list of potentially shared metadata items may be longer than the excerpt reveals.

Recent Activity

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Medium Jun 2, 2026

The updated policy no longer explicitly discloses that user interactions with AI systems will be used to improve Meta's AI, nor does it describe how data is shared or collected in specific detail. Previously, the policy offered a 24/7 AI support assistant and clear pathways to manage or delete account data; these references are now absent. The removal of these disclosures does not necessarily mean the practices have stopped, but users no longer have explicit written confirmation of these features or data uses within the published policy.

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Medium Jun 2, 2026

The updated policy establishes that interactions with the Meta AI support assistant available through Threads will be used to improve AI models at Meta, not solely to resolve customer issues. Previously, the policy did not explicitly disclose this use of support interactions. The revised terms also reorganize help and support navigation without materially changing access to account controls. You can review the updated privacy policy and decline to use the AI support assistant if you prefer not to have those interactions used for AI model improvement.

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Medium May 28, 2026

The updated privacy policy removes language stating that user interactions with AI will be used to improve Meta's AI systems, a disclosure that previously appeared in the policy footer. The revised language no longer explicitly describes this AI training use case in the same location. The policy now directs users to consult Meta's AI terms for information about AI services, rather than providing privacy-related guidance and FAQ content in the footer itself. You can access Meta's AI terms through the new footer link to understand how your interactions may be used.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

When data is shared with third-party services, your profile details are typically included and your IP address may also be shared.

How other platforms handle this

Google Gemini Medium

Gemini Apps may share your precise location data with another Google service, like Google Maps, to fulfill your request.

Squarespace Medium

Each payment processor uses and processes your complete payment information in accordance with its applicable privacy policy (Stripe and PayPal).

Lime Medium

if you are accessing and using Lime Services under a corporate account...you acknowledge and agree that Lime may share certain of your usage information with whomever provided you with access to the Lime Services

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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usually will include your profile information (such as your username, name, profile picture, and bio), and could also include things like...certain metadata associated with your interaction, such as IP address...

— Excerpt from Threads's Threads Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Threads Privacy Policy
Entity
Threads
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-033030
Document ID
CA-D-00248
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5065d46d8667e1d98abf7e86f251273372e3710e71c6ffcc927abf46fcc8817f
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 14:43 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Threads
Document: Threads Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-033030
Captured: 2026-07-09 14:43:12 UTC
SHA-256: 5065d46d8667e1d9…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/threads/threads-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-033030/shared-data-includes-ip-address-and-timestamp-metadata/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
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Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Threads's Shared data includes IP address and timestamp metadata clause do?

The scope of shared data extends beyond post content to potentially include network-identifying metadata like IP addresses, which can reveal a user's location or identity.

How does this clause affect you?

When data is shared with third-party services, your profile details are typically included and your IP address may also be shared.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

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