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Marketing and Advertising Disclosure to Third Parties

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What it is

The policy authorizes Xfinity to disclose personal information to third parties for marketing and advertising purposes, with the level of user control varying by information type, applying either an opt-in or opt-out mechanism depending on the category of personal information involved.

This analysis describes what Xfinity'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that personal information may be shared with third-party marketing and advertising partners, and that the control mechanism applicable depends on the type of personal information, meaning some categories of data may be shared by default unless the user opts out, while others require opt-in consent. The policy does not enumerate which data types are subject to which mechanism within this section.

Interpretive note: The policy does not specify within this section which data categories are subject to opt-in versus opt-out controls, creating ambiguity about the default sharing posture for specific data types.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Xfinity may share personal information with third-party marketing and advertising partners, with some data categories shared by default subject to opt-out and others requiring opt-in consent. Users can manage these settings through the Xfinity Privacy Preferences Center.

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
    Log into the Xfinity Privacy Preferences Center and review marketing and advertising sharing settings. Adjust opt-in or opt-out selections for each applicable data category.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may disclose personal information to third parties, including for marketing and advertising purposes, which you can control through opt-in or opt-out settings, depending on the type of personal information disclosed.

Excerpt from Xfinity's Comcast Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages CCPA's requirements regarding sale and sharing of personal information, including the right to opt out of sale or sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising.

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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 →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Comcast Privacy Policy
Entity
Xfinity
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015974
Document ID
CA-D-00344
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
bc66f71f6b1e41eae417fd7fdc9cff462e4058960eb77591520a827d276f229b
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 04:21 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Xfinity
Document: Comcast Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015974
Captured: 2026-03-20 04:21:34 UTC
SHA-256: bc66f71f6b1e41ea…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/xfinity/comcast-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015974/marketing-and-advertising-disclosure-to-third-parties/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Xfinity's Marketing and Advertising Disclosure to Third Parties clause do?

This provision establishes that personal information may be shared with third-party marketing and advertising partners, and that the control mechanism applicable depends on the type of personal information, meaning some categories of data may be shared by default unless the user opts out, while others require opt-in consent. The policy does not enumerate which data types are subject to which …

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Xfinity may share personal information with third-party marketing and advertising partners, with some data categories shared by default subject to opt-out and others requiring opt-in consent. Users can manage these settings through the Xfinity Privacy Preferences Center.

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Xfinity.