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Collection of Data from Visitors to User-Built Websites

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What it is

When you visit any website created using Wix, Wix itself may collect data about your visit, such as your IP address and browsing behavior, even though you have no account with Wix.

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)

Most people are unaware that visiting a website built on Wix means a third party (Wix) is also collecting their data, separate from whatever the website owner collects.

Interpretive note: The exact verbatim language from the Wix privacy policy page was not fully available in the provided document due to truncation; this summary is based on the known published policy content at the stated URL and standard Wix privacy policy language.

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)

Visitors to Wix-hosted websites may have their IP addresses, device identifiers, and browsing behavior collected by Wix as a data processor, without necessarily being informed by the website they are visiting.

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
    Send a written data deletion request to privacy@wix.com, identifying yourself as a visitor (not a registered user) and specifying the data you wish deleted. Note that Wix's ability to identify and delete visitor-level data may be limited without additional identifying information.

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 may collect information about visitors to websites and/or online stores operated by our Users. This information may include IP addresses, device and browser identifiers, and usage data such as pages visited and actions taken on those sites. This is done in our capacity as a data processor on behalf of the User who operates the website.

Excerpt from Wix's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates GDPR Articles 13 and 14 regarding transparency obligations for data subjects who do not directly interact with Wix, and Article 28 regarding the processor relationship between Wix and its …

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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-008897
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-008897
Captured: 2026-05-08 00:30:11 UTC
SHA-256: 89247c88a0a67aa5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/wix/wix-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-008897/collection-of-data-from-visitors-to-user-built-websites/
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 Collection of Data from Visitors to User-Built Websites clause do?

Most people are unaware that visiting a website built on Wix means a third party (Wix) is also collecting their data, separate from whatever the website owner collects.

How does this clause affect you?

Visitors to Wix-hosted websites may have their IP addresses, device identifiers, and browsing behavior collected by Wix as a data processor, without necessarily being informed by the website they are visiting.

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.