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Walmart recognizes a browser-level technical signal as a valid opt-out mechanism, allowing users to exercise privacy rights without navigating manual opt-out processes.
The updated privacy notice discloses that Walmart collects text transcriptions when you use voice features such as voice search or the Sparky AI shopping assistant. Walmart states it does not use voice data for biometric analysis and only captures voice interactions when you actively activate a voice feature by pressing the microphone button or similar action. Connecticut residents now receive the same additional third-party disclosure rights previously available only to Oregon and Minnesota residents. If you use voice features, your voice interactions will be converted to text and retained according to Walmart's data retention practices as described in the full privacy notice.
View change record →You may exercise an opt-out of personal information sale and sharing, including for targeted advertising, by activating the GPC signal.
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if you have enabled a Global Privacy Control on your browser, our Websites are configured to recognize and respect those preferences with respect to Personal Information that falls under the CCPA/CPRA.
If you have enabled a legally recognized browser-based opt out preference signal (such as Global Privacy Control) on your browser, we recognize such preference to the extent required by applicable law.
Before accepting a request from an agent, we will require the agent to provide proof you have authorized it to act on your behalf, and we may need you to verify your identity directly with us.
"You may use the Global Privacy Control (GPC) to opt out of sale/sharing of your Personal Information (including for targeted advertising).Excerpt from Walmart's Privacy Notice
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Walmart recognizes a browser-level technical signal as a valid opt-out mechanism, allowing users to exercise privacy rights without navigating manual opt-out processes.
You may exercise an opt-out of personal information sale and sharing, including for targeted advertising, by activating the GPC signal.
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