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GPC signal honored for sale and sharing opt-out

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

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.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

You may exercise an opt-out of personal information sale and sharing, including for targeted advertising, by activating the GPC signal.

How other platforms handle this

GitHub Medium

If GitHub detects the GPC signal from your device, GitHub will not share your data (we do not sell your data).

Skillshare Medium

The right to know with whom we have shared your Personal Data, for what purposes, and what Personal Data has been shared (including whether Personal Data was disclosed to third parties for their own direct marketing purposes)

Discord Medium

We may use your information to let you know about new products or features we think you'll like...You may opt-out of receiving such marketing communications.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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 Walmart Privacy Notice

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Walmart Privacy Notice
Entity
Walmart
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-037086
Document ID
CA-D-00258
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a9ee3ba6f2187e683c4d4b255cd07aee0927a05d027accfcfac4dbe289054722
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 11:34 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Walmart
Document: Walmart Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-037086
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:34:25 UTC
SHA-256: a9ee3ba6f2187e68…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/walmart/walmart-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-037086/gpc-signal-honored-for-sale-and-sharing-opt-out/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Walmart's GPC signal honored for sale and sharing opt-out clause do?

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.

How does this clause affect you?

You may exercise an opt-out of personal information sale and sharing, including for targeted advertising, by activating the GPC signal.

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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