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Third-Party Advertising Data Sharing

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What it is

Zillow shares your device identifiers and browsing behavior on its platform with advertising networks and social media companies to show you targeted ads and measure how well those ads work.

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)

Your home search activity, device identifiers, and on-platform behavior are transmitted to third-party ad networks, meaning your real estate interests may be used to profile you across the broader internet.

Interpretive note: The specific list of advertising and analytics partners is not enumerated in the document, making it difficult to assess the full scope of data recipients without reviewing Zillow's separate vendor or cookie disclosures.

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.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your browsing and search activity on Zillow may be shared with advertising partners including social media platforms, contributing to cross-site behavioral profiles that can influence advertising you see beyond Zillow's own services.

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
    Navigate to Zillow's privacy preferences page and select the option to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for advertising purposes.

How other platforms handle this

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

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

Google Gemini Medium

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

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We share personal information with advertising and analytics partners to deliver targeted advertisements, measure ad effectiveness, and improve our services. This may include sharing identifiers, device information, and information about your interactions with our services with third-party advertising networks and social media platforms.

Excerpt from Zillow's Privacy Notice

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages the CCPA/CPRA definition of 'sharing' personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, which does not require monetary consideration to qualify.

Insight

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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 →
  • 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-007587
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
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Zillow
Document: Zillow Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-007587
Captured: 2026-05-09 20:32:53 UTC
SHA-256: d2177cd32c0778bd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/zillow/zillow-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-007587/third-party-advertising-data-sharing/
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 Third-Party Advertising Data Sharing clause do?

Your home search activity, device identifiers, and on-platform behavior are transmitted to third-party ad networks, meaning your real estate interests may be used to profile you across the broader internet.

How does this clause affect you?

Your browsing and search activity on Zillow may be shared with advertising partners including social media platforms, contributing to cross-site behavioral profiles that can influence advertising you see beyond Zillow's own services.

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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