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Verizon · Verizon Privacy Policy (Summary) · View original document ↗

Optional programs enable targeted advertising by third parties

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 125 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

Does Verizon offer optional programs that allow Verizon and third parties to show users more personalized advertisements?
Verizon offers optional programs that allow Verizon and third parties to show users more personalized advertisements.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes that third-party ad targeting of users is possible through Verizon's optional programs, meaning user data may flow to external advertisers when users participate.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 394 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you participate in these optional programs, both Verizon and third parties may use your information to show you more personalized advertisements.

How other platforms handle this

Duolingo Medium

you agree that Duolingo and its third party providers and partners may place such advertising in connection with the display of content or information submitted by you or others.

ClickUp Medium

You hereby agree that we may place such advertising and promotions on the Service or on, about, or in conjunction with your Content.

Apple Medium

Display advertising should be limited to your main app binary, and should not be included in extensions, App Clips, widgets, notifications, keyboards, watchOS apps, etc.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Contamos con programas opcionales que permiten a Verizon y a terceros mostrarte anuncios más personalizados y útiles para ti...

Excerpt from Verizon's Privacy Policy (Summary)

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Verizon Privacy Policy (Summary)
Entity
Verizon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-040714
Document ID
CA-D-00338
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
75198283f50290cff7e56d94312b4bb780543771dfc964bbc3d43209f4ff94dc
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 03:48 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Verizon
Document: Verizon Privacy Policy (Summary)
Record ID: CA-P-040714
Captured: 2026-05-21 03:48:06 UTC
SHA-256: 75198283f50290cf…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/verizon/verizon-privacy-policy-summary/provision/CA-P-040714/optional-programs-enable-targeted-advertising-by-third-parties/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Verizon's Optional programs enable targeted advertising by third parties clause do?

The clause establishes that third-party ad targeting of users is possible through Verizon's optional programs, meaning user data may flow to external advertisers when users participate.

How does this clause affect you?

If you participate in these optional programs, both Verizon and third parties may use your information to show you more personalized advertisements.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 125 platforms. See the full comparison.

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