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Global Privacy Control signals honored for opt-out

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Verizon's commitment to honor GPC signals gives users a browser-level mechanism to limit third-party tracking without navigating separate opt-out processes.

Interpretive note: The excerpt trails off with '...' so the full scope of what is stopped (beyond cookies, pixels, and similar technology) and whether logged-in users receive different or additional treatment may not be fully captured. The primary proposition is stated; the logged-in user case is recorded in omitted_material.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Non-logged-in users or users without an account can activate a GPC signal on their browser to cause Verizon to stop third-party cookies, pixels, and similar technology on its websites.

How other platforms handle this

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You may make a verifiable consumer request related to your personal information twice per 12-month period.

Discord Medium

You can choose to what extent we will use your personal information to personalize your Discord experience.

Anthropic Medium

where the EU GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we will respond within one calendar month of receiving a verifiable request, and where your request is complex...we may extend that period by up to a further two months.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We also honor Global Privacy Control opt out preference signals you may set on your browser. If you are not logged in or don't have an account and use a GPC on your visit to one of our websites, we will stop third-party cookies, pixels, and similar technology...

— Excerpt from Verizon's Verizon Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
TCPA
United States Federal
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Verizon Privacy Policy
Entity
Verizon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-051839
Document ID
CA-D-00586
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5bfd725883e77a2150c1b660a350e86fe272001c6f565796eae3cdddb6901404
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:14 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Verizon
Document: Verizon Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-051839
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:14:38 UTC
SHA-256: 5bfd725883e77a21…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/verizon/verizon-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-051839/global-privacy-control-signals-honored-for-opt-out/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Verizon's Global Privacy Control signals honored for opt-out clause do?

Verizon's commitment to honor GPC signals gives users a browser-level mechanism to limit third-party tracking without navigating separate opt-out processes.

How does this clause affect you?

Non-logged-in users or users without an account can activate a GPC signal on their browser to cause Verizon to stop third-party cookies, pixels, and similar technology on its websites.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 291 platforms. See the full comparison.

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