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Data Collection from Third-Party Sources and Data Brokers

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What it is

Zillow may buy or receive your personal data from outside sources such as data brokers and advertising companies, then combine it with what it already knows about you to build a more detailed profile.

This analysis describes what Zillow'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)

Data enrichment from third-party brokers means Zillow's profile of you may include information you never directly provided to the company, potentially including demographic, financial, or behavioral data from other platforms.

Interpretive note: The document describes third-party sources at a categorical level without enumerating specific vendors or data types received, limiting the ability to fully assess the scope of enrichment practices.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 9, 2026
First Seen
May 20, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

removed Jun 2, 2026

Removal of specific data broker disclosure could indicate consolidation into the new 'Categories of Personal Information Collected' provision, or may represent reduced transparency about third-party data sourcing.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Zillow may combine information purchased from data brokers or received from advertising partners with your on-platform activity, meaning its profile of you could be broader than what you consciously shared, and this combined data may be used for targeting and service personalization.

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.
  • Delete Your Data
    Submit a data deletion request through Zillow's privacy portal to request removal of personal information, including data received from third-party sources.

How other platforms handle this

Google Gemini Medium

Third-party apps use data from Gemini consistent with their own privacy policies and terms.

Tinder Medium

we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...

Skillshare Medium

Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may receive personal information about you from third parties, including data brokers, advertising partners, real estate data providers, and other sources. We may combine this information with other personal information we have collected about you to improve our services and provide more personalized experiences.

Excerpt from Zillow's Privacy Notice

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Acquisition and use of data broker data engages the FTC's regulatory focus on data broker transparency and the CCPA/CPRA requirement to disclose categories of personal information collected from all sources, including third …

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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
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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
FTC Act Section 5
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
Zillow Privacy Notice
Entity
Zillow
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 9, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007590
Document ID
CA-D-00425
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d2177cd32c0778bdf2b989631cf90498c72c0da57b731114d71b367b8a080851
Analysis generated
May 9, 2026 20:32 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Zillow
Document: Zillow Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-007590
Captured: 2026-05-09 20:32:53 UTC
SHA-256: d2177cd32c0778bd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zillow/zillow-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-007590/data-collection-from-third-party-sources-and-data-brokers/
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 Zillow's Data Collection from Third-Party Sources and Data Brokers clause do?

Data enrichment from third-party brokers means Zillow's profile of you may include information you never directly provided to the company, potentially including demographic, financial, or behavioral data from other platforms.

How does this clause affect you?

Zillow may combine information purchased from data brokers or received from advertising partners with your on-platform activity, meaning its profile of you could be broader than what you consciously shared, and this combined data may be used for targeting and service personalization.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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