Incident #BFFC9D · 16 JUL 2026minor
Hearst privacy policy adds event data and offers personalization, clarifies opt-out and third-party list rights
The policy now covers event registration data and personalized 'offers' in addition to content and ads, and adds events to co-branded partnerships. It adds a right to request a list of third parties receiving personal information and spells out how account-level and device-level opt-outs of sale/targeted ads work. Children's provisions now also refer to minors, and event-related sensitive data (e.g. allergies) is mentioned.
Taken from you
- Event registration information is now collected, including possibly sensitive details such as allergies
- Personal information may now also be used to personalize offers and promotions
- Event organizers added as a source of data about you
- Personalization (content, ads, offers) added to services done by service providers with your data
- Co-branded partnerships can now include events, with your information shared with partners
Won back
- Right to request a list of third parties to whom personal information is disclosed
- Clearer instructions for account-level and browser-level opt-out of sale/targeted ads
- Explicit statement that clearing cookies resets opt-out preferences when not logged in
- Minors under 18 now explicitly covered alongside children in the no-knowing-collection statement
Evidence · 4 of 4 quotes matched in source
Where applicable, we may also personalize offers or promotions for the Hearst Services based on your information.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
Information you provide when you choose to participate in surveys, polls, sweepstakes, contests or promotions (including information about your participation in activities that may generate loyalty or rewards points) or register for an event.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
Right to Request List of Third Parties. Under certain state privacy laws, eligible individuals may request that we provide a list of “third parties” to whom we may “disclose” personal information.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
If you are not logged in, your opt-out preferences will be applied to the browser or device you use to submit your opt out request; clearing your browser’s cookies will reset your preferences.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
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