Provision record
Udemy · Udemy Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Advertising Cookies Enable Behavioral Targeting

High severity High confidence Common · 272 of 352 platforms

Key Facts · in the document’s own words

What does Udemy use Data Collection Tools to deliver?
“These Data Collection Tools are used to deliver relevant ads (on the site and/or other sites) based on things we know about you like your Usage and System Data...The ads can be based on your recent activity or activity over time and across other sites and services.”
Version CA-V-005297, captured July 26, 2026 · live source ↗
Our reading, not the document’s words
Udemy uses Data Collection Tools to deliver ads based on a user's Usage and System Data, including activity over time and across other sites and services.
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Udemy and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF
ⓘ

This analysis describes what Udemy'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Ad targeting is based not only on activity within Udemy but also on behavior across other sites and over time, meaning the scope of data used extends beyond the Udemy platform.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Ads you see on Udemy and other sites may be targeted to you based on your Usage and System Data, including your browsing history across sites and over time.

How other platforms handle this

Venmo Medium

if you elect to disclose your Geolocation Information, we will use this information to enhance the security of the Services and we may use this information to provide you with location-based options, functionality, offers, advertising...

Uber Medium

Personalizing marketing content, communications and ads relating to Uber products and services, and those offered by other companies.

Stripe Medium

Subject to applicable law, including any consent requirements, we may advertise through interest-based advertising and track the efficacy of such ads.

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
These Data Collection Tools are used to deliver relevant ads (on the site and/or other sites) based on things we know about you like your Usage and System Data...The ads can be based on your recent activity or activity over time and across other sites and services.

Excerpt from Udemy's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Udemy Privacy Policy
Entity
Udemy
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
April 19, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-005297, captured July 26, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-029245
Document ID
CA-D-000164
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Extracted-text SHA-256 (version CA-V-005297)
9e238d1e26bf98ff26654e5dd73acaffbf18430a78ea66d58b6c71c59ebf625c
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 02:48 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found in version CA-V-005297, captured July 26, 2026 (checked Oct. 12, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Udemy
Document: Udemy Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-029245
Version: CA-V-005297
Captured: 2026-07-26 16:19:26 UTC
SHA-256: 9e238d1e26bf98ff…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/udemy/udemy-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-029245/advertising-cookies-enable-behavioral-targeting/
Accessed: Oct. 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Related Analysis

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Udemy's Advertising Cookies Enable Behavioral Targeting clause do?

Ad targeting is based not only on activity within Udemy but also on behavior across other sites and over time, meaning the scope of data used extends beyond the Udemy platform.

How does this clause affect you?

Ads you see on Udemy and other sites may be targeted to you based on your Usage and System Data, including your browsing history across sites and over time.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 272 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Udemy?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Udemy.