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out of 100. Number 2 of 512, counting from the worst.
The “ad-free” Premium tier isn't actually ad-free anymore — they changed the definition while still selling the tier on it.
Disney discloses sale, sharing or targeted-advertising processing of identifiers, demographics, commercial information, browsing activity, approximate location and inferences.
Context and exceptions. The notice provides opt-out links and says it does not sell/share/process for targeted advertising the information of known minors under 18. This finding is broader than Disney+ alone.
Data sharing. Your U.S. State Privacy Rights
6 clauses and findings from the draft archive, dated 1 October 2026. The plain English comes first; the small print is the company's own words.
The “ad-free” Premium tier isn't actually ad-free anymore — they changed the definition while still selling the tier on it.
All Service Plans may include: (i) promotional content, (ii) sponsorships, and (iii) advertisements before/after playback of Content…
Subscriber Agreement (Sep 2026 agreement update)
A streaming signup signs away your right to sue Disney in court; opt-out only by snail mail within 30 days.
YOU ARE AGREEING TO RESOLVE ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN US THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND INCLUDE A CLASS ACTION WAIVER AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER.
Subscriber Agreement
Cancel Disney+ and the arbitration clause still haunts you forever.
This arbitration agreement will survive the termination of your relationship with Disney+ and/or ESPN+, including any revocation of consent or other action by you to end your participation in the Services.
Viewing/app behavior sold or shared for targeted ads.
we 'sold' or 'shared' or processed for 'targeted advertising'… identifiers, demographic information… approximate geolocation, and inferences… to business partners and other third parties…
No deletion deadline — data stays as long as Disney thinks it has a reason, even after you cancel.
We retain each category of personal information that we collect for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in our Privacy Policy…
In 2024 Disney tried to use a Disney+ trial arbitration clause to force a wrongful-death suit over a fatal allergic reaction at a Disney Springs restaurant into private arbitration (dropped after backlash).