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Do Not Track Signal Non-Compliance

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What it is

Zendesk states that it does not honor Do Not Track signals sent by web browsers, meaning users who enable DNT in their browser settings will not have that preference recognized by Zendesk's tracking technologies.

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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 discloses that browser-level DNT signals are not acted upon by Zendesk, which is relevant to users who rely on browser privacy settings as a primary opt-out mechanism. Whether this practice creates regulatory exposure depends on applicable state or national law requirements regarding DNT signal recognition.

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Interpretive note: The regulatory consequence of DNT non-compliance depends on evolving state law requirements and CPPA enforcement guidance regarding mandatory opt-out signal recognition, which had not been fully settled as of the effective date of this notice.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, enabling Do Not Track in a browser will not prevent Zendesk from tracking device activity across its digital properties. California residents and others seeking to limit tracking must use the specific opt-out steps described in the notice rather than browser-level signals.

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Some tracking technologies enable us to track your device activity over time and across devices and websites. While some browsers have incorporated Do Not Track or DNT preferences, we do not honor such signals from web browsers at this time.

Excerpt from Zendesk's Privacy Policy

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Zendesk Privacy Policy
Entity
Zendesk
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016068
Document ID
CA-D-00639
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
61bead77ffc0694e673595ad8660fbe7d6a546799b687496b3755d40d3acc968
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:29 UTC
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Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Zendesk
Document: Zendesk Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-016068
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:29:52 UTC
SHA-256: 61bead77ffc0694e…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zendesk/zendesk-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-016068/do-not-track-signal-non-compliance/
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 Do Not Track Signal Non-Compliance clause do?

This provision discloses that browser-level DNT signals are not acted upon by Zendesk, which is relevant to users who rely on browser privacy settings as a primary opt-out mechanism. Whether this practice creates regulatory exposure depends on applicable state or national law requirements regarding DNT signal recognition.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, enabling Do Not Track in a browser will not prevent Zendesk from tracking device activity across its digital properties. California residents and others seeking to limit tracking must use the specific opt-out steps described in the notice rather than browser-level signals.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Zendesk?

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