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Broad Data Collection — On and Off Platform

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What it is

X collects data not just from your activity on the platform (posts, likes, searches) but also from your behavior on third-party websites and apps through tracking technologies like cookies and pixels.

This analysis describes what X'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)

The provision establishes X's operational authority to track ad performance across multiple environments and to distribute public content through technical integration mechanisms, enabling broader visibility and measurement of advertising effectiveness beyond X's owned platform.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
6
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4187 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your browsing activity across the internet can be tracked by X and used to serve you personalized advertising, expanding the data profile X holds beyond what you knowingly share on the platform.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Go to Settings > Privacy and Safety on X. Under 'Data sharing and off-X activity', disable 'Allow use of where you see X content across the web' and related tracking options.

How other platforms handle this

ZipRecruiter Medium

You may give us your Identity Data, Contact Data, Financial Data, Profile Data, and other information by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, e-mail or otherwise.

NVIDIA NIM Medium

NIM container releases that collect data, collect it for the following purposes: (a) to properly configure and optimize products for use with Software; and (b) to improve NVIDIA products and services.

Glassdoor Medium

Some of our ad partners may also enable us to collect similar data directly from their website or app by integrating our or our affiliates' advertising technology.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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When you view or interact with ads we serve on or off X, we may collect information about those views or interactions. We also use technology like APIs and embeds to make public X information available to websites, apps, and others for their use.

Excerpt from X's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

Off-platform behavioral tracking implicates GDPR Article 5 data minimization principles, CCPA/CPRA cross-context behavioral advertising disclosure requirements, and FTC guidance on deceptive data practices.

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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
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
March 6, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000267
Document ID
CA-D-00030
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a753145f25a18dc47f017ff4602e862cf254ac2772f4901eeeb85b17bb1bd3c5
Analysis generated
March 6, 2026 20:49 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: X
Document: X Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-000267
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:49:48 UTC
SHA-256: a753145f25a18dc4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-000267/broad-data-collection-on-and-off-platform/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 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 Broad Data Collection — On and Off Platform clause do?

The provision establishes X's operational authority to track ad performance across multiple environments and to distribute public content through technical integration mechanisms, enabling broader visibility and measurement of advertising effectiveness beyond X's owned platform.

How does this clause affect you?

Your browsing activity across the internet can be tracked by X and used to serve you personalized advertising, expanding the data profile X holds beyond what you knowingly share on the platform.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

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