Privacy policy
pinterest.com
Risk score
84of 100
In short
What you accept
Everyday words for the material promises and rights you give up. Each line includes a quote from the document.
Fineprint cannot see whether you agreed. This page is posted on their site. Open the original if you need to know how they say it applies.
You are agreeing that the company may sell or share your personal data with third parties.
Other companies
“For example, when you fill out a lead ad form, or click on an ad on Pinterest, we’ll share information related to that action with advertising partners.”
You are agreeing to resolve disputes in private arbitration and to give up class actions.
This product
“Under certain conditions, it may be possible to invoke binding arbitration for complaints regarding DPF compliance not resolved by any of the other DPF mechanisms, see [here](https://www.”
You are agreeing that the company can change these terms and treat continued use as acceptance.
This product
“# How we make changes to this policy We may change this policy from time to time and if we do, we’ll post any changes on this page.”
You are agreeing that the company may keep your data for an open-ended period.
This product
“For example: - **For litigation or regulatory matters:** For example, we retain information for as long as we need it for a legal claim, litigation or regulatory proceeding.”
You are agreeing to cross-service tracking or profiling of your activity.
This product
“- **Usage data and inferences**: When you’re on our Services, we use your activity—such as which Pins you click on, terms you search for, boards you create, and any text that you add in a comment or description—along with other information you’ve provided when you first signed up and information from our partners and advertisers to make inferences about you and your preferences.”
You are agreeing that the company may collect location or other sensitive data.
This product
“- **Precise location information**: Depending on where you live, you can choose to share your precise location using your device settings.”
You are agreeing to terms that may still collect or retain data about children.
This product
“# Our policy on children's information Children under 13 are not allowed to use Pinterest.”
What it can cost you
Quoted clauses that can affect your privacy, money, or right to go to court — including terms that follow you to other products.
Highest-cost clauses first
You are agreeing that the company may sell or share your personal data with third parties.
“For example, when you fill out a lead ad form, or click on an ad on Pinterest, we’ll share information related to that action with advertising partners.”
What that means: Your activity and identifiers can be used by companies you did not choose.
The document describes selling or commercially sharing personal data with third parties.
You are agreeing to resolve disputes in private arbitration and to give up class actions.
“Under certain conditions, it may be possible to invoke binding arbitration for complaints regarding DPF compliance not resolved by any of the other DPF mechanisms, see [here](https://www.”
What that means: You may not be able to sue in court or join a class action if something goes wrong.
Disputes are steered into arbitration and collective lawsuits are waived.
You are agreeing to cross-service tracking or profiling of your activity.
“- **Usage data and inferences**: When you’re on our Services, we use your activity—such as which Pins you click on, terms you search for, boards you create, and any text that you add in a comment or description—along with other information you’ve provided when you first signed up and information from our partners and advertisers to make inferences about you and your preferences.”
What that means: Your browsing and device signals can be stitched into a longer profile.
The document allows tracking or profiling beyond a single site session.
You are agreeing that the company may collect location or other sensitive data.
“- **Precise location information**: Depending on where you live, you can choose to share your precise location using your device settings.”
What that means: Higher-risk details about you can be stored and shared under the same broad terms.
The company collects location or other sensitive categories of data.
You are agreeing that the company can change these terms and treat continued use as acceptance.
“# How we make changes to this policy We may change this policy from time to time and if we do, we’ll post any changes on this page.”
What that means: Rights you have today can shrink later without a clear opt-in.
The company can change the rules, often treating continued use as consent.
You are agreeing that the company may keep your data for an open-ended period.
“For example: - **For litigation or regulatory matters:** For example, we retain information for as long as we need it for a legal claim, litigation or regulatory proceeding.”
What that means: Old account data can linger long after you expected it to be gone.
Retention is open-ended or justified with vague business interests.
You are agreeing to terms that may still collect or retain data about children.
“# Our policy on children's information Children under 13 are not allowed to use Pinterest.”
What that means: A child’s account or device can still generate a data trail.
The document addresses children but may still collect or retain youth data.
Keep this list. Fineprint cannot undo or cancel something you already agreed to at the company.
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