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Sale or Sharing of Personal Information and Opt-Out

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What it is

The policy discloses that sharing personal information with advertising partners may qualify as a 'sale' or 'sharing' under California law, and provides opt-out mechanisms via a footer link and app settings.

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)

This provision establishes Zillow's compliance with CCPA/CPRA opt-out obligations and operationalizes the consumer right to halt advertising-related data transfers classified as sales or sharing under California law.

Interpretive note: The classification of specific advertising partner data transfers as 'sales' or 'sharing' under CCPA/CPRA depends on the technical and contractual specifics of each partner relationship, which are not fully detailed in the policy text.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 20, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

added Jun 2, 2026

Explicitly acknowledges California privacy law definitions and provides clear opt-out mechanism, making compliance with CCPA/CPRA requirements more transparent and actionable.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users can opt out of the transfer of their personal information to third-party advertising partners by using the designated link or app setting; the terms authorize continued sharing absent an opt-out.

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
    Click the 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link in the footer of any Zillow Group website, or navigate to privacy settings in the Zillow mobile app. Complete the opt-out request form.

How other platforms handle this

Notion Medium

To opt out of the offline disclosure of your information to third parties for these purposes, please email us at privacy@makenotion.com.

Tinder Medium

If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.

ClickUp Medium

You can contact us in order to (1) update or correct your personally identifiable information, (2) change your preferences with respect to communications and other information you receive from us, or (3) delete the personally identifiable information maintained about you...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may share your personal information with third-party advertising partners in ways that may constitute a 'sale' or 'sharing' of personal information under California law. You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. To exercise this right, click the 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link in the footer of our websites or in the settings of our mobile apps.

Excerpt from Zillow's Privacy Notice

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

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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
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 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012464
Document ID
CA-D-00425
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3bb945b484f1e88b9de84f244fe6d6072f12e4d91ea49543df48e1d9f2157852
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 21:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Zillow
Document: Zillow Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-012464
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:42:54 UTC
SHA-256: 3bb945b484f1e88b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zillow/zillow-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-012464/sale-or-sharing-of-personal-information-and-opt-out/
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 Sale or Sharing of Personal Information and Opt-Out clause do?

This provision establishes Zillow's compliance with CCPA/CPRA opt-out obligations and operationalizes the consumer right to halt advertising-related data transfers classified as sales or sharing under California law.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users can opt out of the transfer of their personal information to third-party advertising partners by using the designated link or app setting; the terms authorize continued sharing absent an opt-out.

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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