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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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What it is

Wix uses cookies and similar tools to track how you use the platform. You can block cookies in your browser, but doing so may break some Wix features.

This analysis describes what Wix'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)

Cookies enable Wix and its third-party partners to track your behavior across sessions and, potentially, across other sites, which is relevant to understanding what data is collected about you and how it is used for advertising.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Wix deploys cookies and tracking technologies that may enable behavioral tracking and advertising targeting; blocking cookies in browser settings may limit Wix platform functionality, and users should review the cookie consent tools available on Wix-operated pages.

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.
  • Delete Your Data
    Visit wix.com/about/privacy to access Wix's cookie settings and privacy controls. You can also adjust cookie preferences in your browser settings to limit tracking, though this may affect platform functionality.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.

Skillshare Medium

When you are asked to provide information, you may decline to do so; but if you choose not to provide information that is necessary to provide some of our Services, you may not be able to use those Services.

Square Medium

to object to profiling activities based on our own legitimate interests

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Excerpt from Wix's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages the EU ePrivacy Directive (and its national implementations, including the UK's PECR) which requires informed consent prior to placing non-essential cookies on user devices.

Insight

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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 →

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
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Wix Privacy Policy
Entity
Wix
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008900
Document ID
CA-D-00567
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
89247c88a0a67aa5e430eb5cf5236dd51a1b5d858110934ffd3f2a5cd89997fd
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 00:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Wix
Document: Wix Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008900
Captured: 2026-05-08 00:30:11 UTC
SHA-256: 89247c88a0a67aa5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/wix/wix-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-008900/cookies-and-tracking-technologies/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 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 Wix's Cookies and Tracking Technologies clause do?

Cookies enable Wix and its third-party partners to track your behavior across sessions and, potentially, across other sites, which is relevant to understanding what data is collected about you and how it is used for advertising.

How does this clause affect you?

Wix deploys cookies and tracking technologies that may enable behavioral tracking and advertising targeting; blocking cookies in browser settings may limit Wix platform functionality, and users should review the cookie consent tools available on Wix-operated pages.

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 Wix?

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