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Cookie and Tracking Technologies

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What it is

The notice states that Zendesk and advertising partners use cookies, pixels, and tracking tags to collect browser type, OS, page visit data, duration, and referring URL, and use this data for cross-device recognition and personalized advertising.

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This analysis describes what Zendesk'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 authorizes cross-device tracking and personalized advertising based on cookie and pixel data, which engages ePrivacy Directive consent requirements for EU users and CPRA opt-out rights for California residents regarding sharing for behavioral advertising purposes.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under these terms, Zendesk and its advertising partners place tracking technologies on Zendesk properties that collect browsing behavior, device, and browser information and use it for cross-device recognition and personalized advertising. The agreement states that users can manage cookie preferences through the Zendesk cookie preference 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
    Access the cookie preference center via the link provided in the Zendesk website footer and adjust consent settings to disable analytics and advertising cookies.

How other platforms handle this

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We may infer certain information from your interactions with the Lyft Platform and other personal information available to us. For example, if you frequently ride to or from airports, we may infer you are a frequent traveler.

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We and our third-party partners use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar tracking technologies on our websites and in our emails to collect and store certain information when you use or interact with our services or open our emails. These technologies may be used to collect information such as browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and duration of visit, referring URL, and other information about your use of our websites. We and our advertising partners use this information to recognize you across different browsers and devices, to provide personalized advertising, and to analyze our marketing efforts.

Excerpt from Zendesk's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Cookie-based tracking for advertising engages the ePrivacy Directive and national implementations (including UK PECR), requiring prior informed consent for non-essential cookies in EU and UK jurisdictions.

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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 →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Zendesk Privacy Policy
Entity
Zendesk
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012590
Document ID
CA-D-00639
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
80f69b97852338b76e9face49bfa007e4c633d1fffd88ce56691da4acf0f8a21
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:14 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Zendesk
Document: Zendesk Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-012590
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:14:51 UTC
SHA-256: 80f69b97852338b7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zendesk/zendesk-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-012590/cookie-and-tracking-technologies/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zendesk's Cookie and Tracking Technologies clause do?

This provision authorizes cross-device tracking and personalized advertising based on cookie and pixel data, which engages ePrivacy Directive consent requirements for EU users and CPRA opt-out rights for California residents regarding sharing for behavioral advertising purposes.

How does this clause affect you?

Under these terms, Zendesk and its advertising partners place tracking technologies on Zendesk properties that collect browsing behavior, device, and browser information and use it for cross-device recognition and personalized advertising. The agreement states that users can manage cookie preferences through the Zendesk cookie preference center.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 279 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Zendesk?

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