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Do Not Track Non-Compliance

High severity
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What it is

Even if your browser is set to send a 'Do Not Track' signal asking websites not to follow you around the internet, Twitch ignores this setting and continues to track you across websites and devices.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your cross-site browsing activity and device usage can be tracked by Twitch and its advertising and analytics partners regardless of your browser's Do Not Track preference, enabling the construction of detailed behavioral profiles used for targeted advertising.

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
    California residents can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting Twitch Privacy Settings and exercising their 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' right, which may also apply to cross-site tracking data used for advertising.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This means users who rely on browser privacy settings to limit cross-site tracking will receive no protection on Twitch, and Twitch's advertising and analytics partners can build detailed profiles of your internet activity beyond the Twitch platform.

View original clause language
Twitch does not respond to Do Not Track ("DNT") signals sent by your browser. Twitch, our advertising partners, analytics providers, and service providers may use technologies to track your online activities over time and across different websites and devices when you use Twitch Services.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Several U.S. state privacy laws now create opt-out rights for targeted advertising that effectively supersede voluntary DNT compliance: Colorado CPA (C.R.S. §6-1-1306), Connecticut CTDPA (§42-515k), California CPRA (§1798.135 — Global Privacy Control compliance required for CA residents), Virginia CDPA, and Texas TDPSA. The California AG has issued guidance that Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals must be honored as a valid opt-out under CPRA, which is distinct from but related to DNT. FTC Act Section 5 applies to deceptive privacy representations. Enforced by state AGs and the California Privacy Protection Agency.

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Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    State Attorneys General in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Texas have enforcement authority over consumer opt-out rights for targeted advertising and cross-site tracking under their respective state privacy laws.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Twitch Privacy Notice
Entity
Twitch
Document last updated
April 29, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
April 18, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002781
Document ID
CA-D-00108
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How to Cite
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Entity: Twitch | Document: Twitch Privacy Notice | Record: CA-P-002781
Captured: 2026-04-18 09:33:06 UTC | SHA-256: 1b823a57c9c8e168…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/twitch/twitch-privacy-notice/do-not-track-non-compliance/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
Classification
Severity
High
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