X · X Privacy Policy

Public Platform Default — Content Visibility

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Why it matters

Many users may not realize their posts are searchable and viewable by the general public, including third parties who may aggregate or republish that content.

Consumer impact

X collects extensive personal data including your content, interactions, location, device identifiers, and browsing behavior both on and off the platform, and uses this to serve targeted advertising and personalize your feed. This data may be shared with third-party advertisers, business partners, and affiliates, and your public posts are broadly viewable and searchable by anyone. You can review and adjust your privacy and data settings at https://x.com/settings/account.

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 > Audience and Tagging. Enable 'Protect your posts' to limit your posts to approved followers only.

Provision details

Document information
Document
X Privacy Policy
Entity
X
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 6, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000269
Document ID
CA-D-00030
Evidence Provenance
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Wayback Machine
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a753145f25a18dc47f017ff4602e862cf254ac2772f4901eeeb85b17bb1bd3c5
Verified
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: X | Document: X Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-000269
Captured: 2026-03-06 20:49:48 UTC | SHA-256: a753145f25a18dc4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-privacy-policy/public-platform-default-content-visibility/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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