"Etsy's privacy practices present a moderate to high risk due to extensive data collection and sharing with third parties, including advertising networks and law enforcement. The lack of clarity in data retention policies further exacerbates these risks."
etsy Privacy Concerns & Scorecard
Etsy collects extensive user data, including personal and transaction details, which raises concerns about user privacy.
Etsy engages in extensive advertising tracking through third-party partners and cookies.
Etsy shares user data broadly with various third parties, including business partners and law enforcement.
Users have some rights to opt-out of certain data processing, but the mechanisms are not clearly detailed.
Data retention practices are vague, with no specific retention period provided.
No recommended actions at this time.
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Why We Analyzed etsy
TrueTerms automatically audits privacy policies and data practices using advanced machine learning to keep you informed and protected. This scorecard is based on the latest available public terms of service and privacy policies as of 2026.