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Optional programs enable targeted advertising by third parties

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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
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 361 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

Paramount+ Medium

any addition or increase in advertising or related commercial material, does not constitute a change to the Service (or any particular Subscription plan) or its scope of functions...

GitHub Medium

the primary focus of the Content posted in or through your Account to the Service should not be advertising or promotional marketing.

Tinder Medium

the license granted to you in Virtual Items will terminate in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, on the earlier of when Tinder ceases providing our Services, or your account is otherwise closed or terminated.

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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 Verizon 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: July 12, 2026
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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 122 platforms. See the full comparison.

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