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Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising Data Sharing

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What it is

Zelle and its advertising partners use tracking technologies to build a profile of your interests and show you targeted ads on the Zelle website and on other websites you visit.

This analysis describes what Zelle'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)

This provision means your browsing activity on zelle.com, including pages you visit and interactions you have, can follow you to other websites in the form of targeted advertisements.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

High Apr 19, 2026

Zelle's website now operates under a binding privacy notice that requires you to expressly consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of your personal information as a condition of visiting the site. The policy states that by using the website, you consent to these practices, and you should not use the site if you disagree. This represents a shift from marketing content to enforceable legal terms that govern what data is collected from website visitors and how it may be used. You can review the full privacy notice in the footer of zelle.com pages or request a copy via email at zelleprivacy@earlywarning.com to understand what specific data practices apply to your visit.

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Personal identifiers and internet activity data collected on zelle.com are shared with advertising service providers and third-party networks and may be used to target you with ads across the broader web, with the underlying data retained for up to 26 months.

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
    Visit the Cookie Preference Center linked on the Zelle website by clicking the 'Cookie Preference Center' link in Section 7 of the Privacy Notice. Disable cross-context behavioral advertising cookies and save your preferences. Note that you may need to repeat this process if you clear your cookies or use a different browser.

How other platforms handle this

Glassdoor Medium

We will also provide an individual opt-out choice, or opt-in for sensitive data, before we share your data with third parties other than our agents, or before we use it for a purpose other than which it was originally collected.

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We and our service providers/ third parties may also use online tracking technologies for cross-context behavioral advertising, including to help manage and display advertisements to you and to tailor advertisements to your interests. Our service providers/ third parties may use their technology to advertise products and services tailored to your interests which may appear either on our Website and/or on other websites/digital properties.

Excerpt from Zelle's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly implicates CPRA's definition of 'sharing' personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, which triggers opt-out rights equivalent to those for sales of personal information.

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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
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  • 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

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GLBA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Zelle Privacy Policy
Entity
Zelle
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001762
Document ID
CA-D-00374
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0ce88bda2a0dceccbd0f374d615c7ab1f5c38e2096ecbf9d97ba278461692147
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 03:40 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Zelle
Document: Zelle Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001762
Captured: 2026-05-08 03:40:55 UTC
SHA-256: 0ce88bda2a0dcecc…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zelle/zelle-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-001762/cross-context-behavioral-advertising-data-sharing/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zelle's Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising Data Sharing clause do?

This provision means your browsing activity on zelle.com, including pages you visit and interactions you have, can follow you to other websites in the form of targeted advertisements.

How does this clause affect you?

Personal identifiers and internet activity data collected on zelle.com are shared with advertising service providers and third-party networks and may be used to target you with ads across the broader web, with the underlying data retained for up to 26 months.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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