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Pinterest Policy Breakdown

Explore how Pinterest tracks your pins, boards, and browsing behavior to customize your content feed and suggestions.

  • Privacy Concern #1Tracks Your Every MovePinterest collects your device, browsing, and activity data across websites and apps​
  • Privacy Concern #2Shares Data with ManyIt shares user data, including what you view and search for, with third-party advertisers and partners​
  • Privacy Concern #3Knows You IntimatelyPinterest builds detailed profiles of users for targeted ads, including sensitive data like race, ethnicity, and political views​
  • Privacy Concern #4Weak Parental ControlsDespite being popular with teens, Pinterest doesn’t provide robust parental controls for content or data use​
  • Privacy Concern #5Keeps Data ForeverEven if you delete your account, Pinterest may retain your data indefinitely​
  • Privacy Concern #6Tracks Non-MembersIt collects information on people who aren’t even Pinterest users through cookies and embedded plugins​