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Behavioral and Device-Level Data Collection

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What it is

Webull automatically collects data about your device, your location via IP address, and your detailed in-app behavior including every page you visit and link you click on the platform.

This analysis describes what Webull'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)

Automated collection of device identifiers and detailed behavioral data creates a persistent profile of how you use the platform, which the policy permits to be used for analytics and potentially shared with third parties.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
6
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

removed Jul 12, 2026

Removal of detailed disclosure of automatic device and behavioral tracking reduces transparency about surveillance practices despite likely continued collection.

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added Jun 19, 2026

This new provision separately details automatic tracking and behavioral collection practices, replacing the previous 'Targeted Advertising and Behavioral Tracking' provision with more specific technical details.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Every action you take within the Webull app or website, including which stocks you research and when you trade, may be recorded and used to build a behavioral profile. This profile can inform marketing and analytics activities, including by third parties if the data is shared.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

To stop us collecting your location information, you can update your device settings, stop using the Service, or uninstall our mobile apps.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We automatically collect certain information when you use our services, including information about your device, your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device identifiers, and information about your use of our services, such as the pages you visit, links you click, and other actions you take.

Excerpt from Webull's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Automated collection of device identifiers and behavioral data engages the FTC Act's framework on data collection transparency and the CCPA and CPRA's requirements for disclosure of categories of personal information collected, including …

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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
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GLBA
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
Webull Privacy Policy
Entity
Webull
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010187
Document ID
CA-D-00057
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
52ce27ebbc3f44e8211fd1b42bcf95b713a9bb02589393332f68453da894ec75
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 03:09 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Webull
Document: Webull Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-010187
Captured: 2026-05-11 03:09:09 UTC
SHA-256: 52ce27ebbc3f44e8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/webull/webull-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-010187/behavioral-and-device-level-data-collection/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Webull's Behavioral and Device-Level Data Collection clause do?

Automated collection of device identifiers and detailed behavioral data creates a persistent profile of how you use the platform, which the policy permits to be used for analytics and potentially shared with third parties.

How does this clause affect you?

Every action you take within the Webull app or website, including which stocks you research and when you trade, may be recorded and used to build a behavioral profile. This profile can inform marketing and analytics activities, including by third parties if the data is shared.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Webull?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Webull.