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Cross-Site Non-User Data Collection via Widgets and Pixels

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes X's data collection scope across third-party digital properties through embedded technical infrastructure, enabling tracking of user activity outside X's controlled platform based on widget and pixel integration.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are subject to data collection by X when viewing or interacting with X-integrated content on third-party websites, with collection occurring automatically through embedded widgets and pixels without requiring an active X account or opt-in consent.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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When you view our content or interact with X's content, buttons, or widgets on third-party websites that integrate X's content, we may receive information about your visit to that website, device identifiers, and other data from your interaction with that content. This occurs even if you do not have an X account.

— Excerpt from X's X Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
X Privacy Policy
Entity
X
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006636
Document ID
CA-D-00030
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0f23df42ef3cddb4de37fa368ab31f32853cb55b59dcc25c699bf64703e25d81
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 12:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: X
Document: X Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-006636
Captured: 2026-05-08 12:18:24 UTC
SHA-256: 0f23df42ef3cddb4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-privacy-policy/cross-site-non-user-data-collection-via-widgets-and-pixels/
Accessed: May 20, 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 X's Cross-Site Non-User Data Collection via Widgets and Pixels clause do?

The clause establishes X's data collection scope across third-party digital properties through embedded technical infrastructure, enabling tracking of user activity outside X's controlled platform based on widget and pixel integration.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are subject to data collection by X when viewing or interacting with X-integrated content on third-party websites, with collection occurring automatically through embedded widgets and pixels without requiring an active X account or opt-in consent.

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