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Advertising Data Sharing as Sale or Sharing Under US State Laws

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What it is

Vercel discloses that it has shared identifiers, commercial information, and internet activity data with third-party advertising networks in the preceding 12 months in a manner that may qualify as 'selling' or 'sharing' personal information under applicable US state privacy laws.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision constitutes a disclosure of advertising-related data sharing practices that trigger opt-out rights under CCPA, CPRA, and equivalent state laws; the document states that Vercel honors GPC signals and provides a linked opt-out form, which are operationally relevant compliance mechanisms for California and other state law compliance.

Recent Activity

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Medium Jun 2, 2026

The updated policy establishes a new mechanism for resolving privacy disputes related to Data Privacy Framework transfers. Users in the EU, UK, and EEA who have unresolved privacy complaints can now submit them to VeraSafe for independent review, which will be conducted free of charge. Additionally, the policy introduces an explicit Right to Restriction, permitting users to request that Vercel limit processing of their personal information or restrict further disclosures in certain instances, particularly for sensitive information. You can file a complaint with VeraSafe by submitting required information at https://www.verasafe.com/privacy-services/dispute-resolution/submit-dispute/.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under these terms, identifiers such as name, email, and IP address, along with commercial information and internet activity data, may have been shared with advertising networks in a manner that US state laws may classify as a sale or sharing of personal information; users can opt out using the provided form or by enabling a Global Privacy Control signal in their browser.

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
    Complete the opt-out form linked in the policy's 'Right to Opt-out of Sale, Sharing, and Targeted Advertising' section, or enable Global Privacy Control in your browser before visiting Vercel's sites.

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To the extent that certain US Data Privacy Laws consider some sharing of personal information for Advertising purposes to be "selling" or "sharing" of personal information, Vercel may have shared the following categories of personal information with third-party advertising networks in the preceding 12 months: Identifiers; Commercial information; and Internet or similar network activity.

Excerpt from Vercel AI's SDK Privacy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages CCPA and CPRA, which establish opt-out rights for the sale and sharing of personal information; the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and California Attorney General enforce these requirements.

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Applicable agencies

  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

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Document information
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Vercel AI SDK Privacy
Entity
Vercel AI
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
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July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015771
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CA-D-00548
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Entity: Vercel AI
Document: Vercel AI SDK Privacy
Record ID: CA-P-015771
Captured: 2026-07-09 08:47:06 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/vercel-ai/vercel-ai-sdk-privacy/provision/CA-P-015771/advertising-data-sharing-as-sale-or-sharing-under-us-state-laws/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vercel AI's Advertising Data Sharing as Sale or Sharing Under US State Laws clause do?

This provision constitutes a disclosure of advertising-related data sharing practices that trigger opt-out rights under CCPA, CPRA, and equivalent state laws; the document states that Vercel honors GPC signals and provides a linked opt-out form, which are operationally relevant compliance mechanisms for California and other state law compliance.

How does this clause affect you?

Under these terms, identifiers such as name, email, and IP address, along with commercial information and internet activity data, may have been shared with advertising networks in a manner that US state laws may classify as a sale or sharing of personal information; users can opt out using the provided form or by enabling a Global Privacy Control signal in …

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