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De-Identified and Aggregated Data Use

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What it is

ZipRecruiter can use data derived from your personal information, once aggregated or de-identified, for any purpose it chooses, since this data is no longer considered personal data under the policy.

This analysis describes what ZipRecruiter'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)

Personal data you provide may be converted into de-identified or aggregated form and used for any commercial purpose, including analytics, product development, or sale to third parties, without further consent.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your job search behavior, application history, and usage patterns may be converted into de-identified data and used commercially by ZipRecruiter for any purpose, including purposes not related to your direct job search, though the policy states re-identification will not be attempted.

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We also collect, use and share "Aggregated Data" (where data has been combined or collected together in summary or other form that cannot identify an individual) or "De-Identified Data" (where Personal Data points have been removed so that the remaining data cannot reasonably be linked to an identifiable individual) for any purpose. Aggregated Data and De-Identified Data may each be derived from Personal Data but are not considered Personal Data since it does not directly or indirectly reveal your identity. We will maintain and use De-Identified Data as permitted in this Privacy Policy without attempting to reidentify it.

Excerpt from ZipRecruiter's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: CCPA and CPRA impose conditions on de-identified data use, including a prohibition on re-identification and requirements to implement technical safeguards.

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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 →

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
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
ZipRecruiter Privacy Policy
Entity
ZipRecruiter
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008553
Document ID
CA-D-00292
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
dc46eccd019602b8c465ad39b57e8786dee66b3142e75575f344c37dbe55372d
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 20:51 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: ZipRecruiter
Document: ZipRecruiter Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008553
Captured: 2026-05-07 20:51:33 UTC
SHA-256: dc46eccd019602b8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/ziprecruiter/ziprecruiter-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-008553/de-identified-and-aggregated-data-use/
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 ZipRecruiter's De-Identified and Aggregated Data Use clause do?

Personal data you provide may be converted into de-identified or aggregated form and used for any commercial purpose, including analytics, product development, or sale to third parties, without further consent.

How does this clause affect you?

Your job search behavior, application history, and usage patterns may be converted into de-identified data and used commercially by ZipRecruiter for any purpose, including purposes not related to your direct job search, though the policy states re-identification will not be attempted.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with ZipRecruiter?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ZipRecruiter.