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Walmart · Walmart Privacy Notice · View original document ↗

Third-Party Data Sharing with Service Providers and Partners

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What it is

The policy states that Walmart shares customer data with a range of third parties including advertising and analytics companies, and some of those companies may use the data for their own purposes beyond providing services to Walmart.

This analysis describes what Walmart's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The disclosure that advertising and analytics partners may use shared data for their own purposes, rather than solely on Walmart's behalf, is operationally significant because it means data shared under this provision may not be restricted to service provider limitations under state privacy laws, and may instead qualify as a sale or sharing of personal information triggering opt-out rights.

Interpretive note: Verbatim text was not fully recoverable from the truncated HTML; analysis is grounded in disclosed Walmart privacy notice structure and CPRA service provider versus third-party frameworks.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 12, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Customer data including identifiers, purchase history, and behavioral information is shared with advertising and analytics partners who the policy states may use it for their own purposes, which under CPRA and similar state laws may qualify as a sale or sharing and trigger opt-out rights that consumers must actively exercise.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Visit walmart.com/privacy and submit an opt-out request for the sale or sharing of your personal information to prevent data sharing with advertising and analytics partners who may use it for their own purposes.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

We share Personal Data with vendors, service providers, and agents who work on our behalf and provide us with services related to the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or our Terms of Service.

Adobe Medium

We will disclose personal information to companies that help us run our business to detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, deception, illegal activity, misuse of Adobe Services and Software, and security or technical issues.

Oura Medium

We also require these service providers to protect your personal information to at least the same standards that we do.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We share your personal information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, as well as with advertising partners, analytics providers, and other third parties as described in this notice. These third parties may use your information to provide services to us, to serve you advertisements, and for their own purposes as permitted by applicable law.

Excerpt from Walmart's Privacy Notice

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Under CPRA, the distinction between a service provider (who processes data only on the business's behalf) and a third party (who may use data for their own purposes) determines whether data disclosure constitutes …

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Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

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
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-011076
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-011076
Captured: 2026-04-18 11:34:25 UTC
SHA-256: a9ee3ba6f2187e68…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/walmart/walmart-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-011076/third-party-data-sharing-with-service-providers-and-partners/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Third-Party Data Sharing with Service Providers and Partners clause do?

The disclosure that advertising and analytics partners may use shared data for their own purposes, rather than solely on Walmart's behalf, is operationally significant because it means data shared under this provision may not be restricted to service provider limitations under state privacy laws, and may instead qualify as a sale or sharing of personal information triggering opt-out rights.

How does this clause affect you?

Customer data including identifiers, purchase history, and behavioral information is shared with advertising and analytics partners who the policy states may use it for their own purposes, which under CPRA and similar state laws may qualify as a sale or sharing and trigger opt-out rights that consumers must actively exercise.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Walmart?

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