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Inferred Interest and Profile Data Collection

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the operational basis for X to create derivative user profiles beyond explicitly provided information. The inferred data expands the dataset available for platform operations, content personalization, and other uses X defines in its data practices.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 8, 2026
First Seen
May 8, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 967 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, users' platform activity and technical data serve as inputs for generating inferred attributes about them. These inferences become part of the user profile X maintains and operates under, subject to the uses described elsewhere in X's privacy and data policies.

How other platforms handle this

Paramount+ Medium

"By clicking 'Next', you are indicating that you have read and agree to the TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY"

OpenAI Medium

We automatically collect certain information from your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Service, we collect information about the individual web pages or products th...

Microsoft Azure Medium

Location data. Data about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. For example, we collect location data using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) (e.g., GPS) and data about nearby cell towers and Wi-Fi hotspots. Location can also be inferred from a device's IP address...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Inferences we make about you based on information we collect: We may infer information about you based on the information you share with us and information we collect about you, such as your age, interests, or preferences. For example, we may infer your location based on your IP address, or that you are interested in a topic based on your activity on X.

— 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-006639
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-006639
Captured: 2026-05-08 12:18:24 UTC
SHA-256: 0f23df42ef3cddb4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-privacy-policy/inferred-interest-and-profile-data-collection/
Accessed: July 4, 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 X's Inferred Interest and Profile Data Collection clause do?

This clause establishes the operational basis for X to create derivative user profiles beyond explicitly provided information. The inferred data expands the dataset available for platform operations, content personalization, and other uses X defines in its data practices.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, users' platform activity and technical data serve as inputs for generating inferred attributes about them. These inferences become part of the user profile X maintains and operates under, subject to the uses described elsewhere in X's privacy and data policies.

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