Etsy Privacy Insights
Updated Nov 18, 2024
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TrustĀ ScoreSummary
Etsy is an e-commerce platform that connects buyers and sellers, collecting extensive user data to facilitate transactions and provide personalized services. The platform uses collected data for authentication, transaction processing, marketing, and improving user experience.
Safety Concerns
- Extensive data collection across multiple categories
- Sharing of user data with numerous third-party service providers
- Potential use of personal data for targeted advertising
Third Party Sharing
Etsy shares user data with multiple categories of third-party entities for various purposes
Payment Processors
Process transactions and verify payments
Services used:
Stripe
PayPal
Data collected:
Payment Information
Transaction Details
Analytics Providers
Track site performance and user interactions
Services used:
Google Analytics
Facebook App Events
Data collected:
Usage Data
Device Information
Advertising Networks
Provide targeted advertising services
Services used:
Google
Facebook
Data collected:
Demographic Data
Browsing History
Data Collection
Etsy collects comprehensive user data across multiple categories to facilitate transactions and personalize user experience
Account Information
Name, email, phone number, billing/shipping address
Personal Identifiers
Username, profile picture, date of birth
Device Information
IP address, device type, browser details, location
Transactional Information
Purchase history, item details, payment methods
Communication Data
Messages between buyers and sellers, support interactions
Biometric Data
Facial geometry for seller verification
Opt-Out Options
Browser Cookie Settings
- 1Access browser settings
- 2Modify cookie preferences
- 3Select 'Limit Ad Tracking'
Etsy Account Privacy Settings
- 1Log into Etsy account
- 2Navigate to privacy settings
- 3Adjust marketing and data sharing preferences
Third-Party Ad Network Opt-Out
- 1Visit Digital Advertising Alliance website
- 2Use opt-out tools for specific advertising networks