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Personal Data Categories Collected

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What it is

The notice states that Zendesk collects identifiers, commercial records, internet activity, geolocation data, professional information, and inferences drawn from collected data, including profile inferences relating to preferences, psychological trends, and aptitudes.

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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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision documents the scope of personal data categories Zendesk collects as a controller, including inferred profile data, which engages CCPA/CPRA disclosure requirements and GDPR Article 13 transparency obligations.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement states that Zendesk collects a defined set of data categories including identifiers, browsing and search history on Zendesk properties, geolocation data, and inferences about preferences, psychological trends, and aptitudes drawn from that data. These categories are disclosed in satisfaction of CCPA and GDPR transparency requirements.

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 Zendesk's cookie preference center via the link in the notice footer to manage consent for analytics and advertising cookies that support inference and profiling activities.

How other platforms handle this

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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 collect the following categories of personal data: Identifiers and similar information, such as name, alias, address, phone number, unique personal identifier, online identifier, IP address, email address, account name, or other similar identifiers. Commercial information, such as records of products or services purchased, obtained, or considered. Internet or other electronic network activity, such as browsing history on our websites, search history on our websites, and information regarding interactions with our websites, applications, or advertisements. Geolocation data. Professional or employment-related information. Inferences drawn from any of the information identified above to create a profile about you reflecting your preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes.

Excerpt from Zendesk's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Article 13 (information to be provided at time of collection), CCPA and CPRA category disclosure requirements, and equivalent transparency obligations under Brazilian LGPD, Australian Privacy Act, and other …

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Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

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

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

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-012588
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-012588
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:14:51 UTC
SHA-256: 80f69b97852338b7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zendesk/zendesk-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-012588/personal-data-categories-collected/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zendesk's Personal Data Categories Collected clause do?

This provision documents the scope of personal data categories Zendesk collects as a controller, including inferred profile data, which engages CCPA/CPRA disclosure requirements and GDPR Article 13 transparency obligations.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement states that Zendesk collects a defined set of data categories including identifiers, browsing and search history on Zendesk properties, geolocation data, and inferences about preferences, psychological trends, and aptitudes drawn from that data. These categories are disclosed in satisfaction of CCPA and GDPR transparency requirements.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

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