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Sony Privacy Policy

2 serious, 5 to watch. Found 10 of 23 practices.
sony.com/en/privacy (5 Oct 2026)
C

Do they sell or share your data?Yes

How browsers communicate the Do Not Track signal is not yet uniform. For this reason, the Website does not respond to such signals. Ad Serving and Analytics Services We May Use Sony may use third-party network advertisers to serve advertisements on the Website and third-party analytics service providers to evaluate and provide us with information about the use of the Website and viewing of our content. We do not share the information that you provide to Sony with these third parties, but ad network providers, the advertisers, the sponsors, and/or analytics service providers may set and access their own cookies, web beacons and embedded scripts on your Device from our Website.
sony.com/en/privacy, lines 147–149
In plain wordsWhile Sony does not share the information you directly provide to them, third-party advertisers and analytics companies can still use cookies to track your activity and collect their own data about you.

Can they change the deal without asking?Yes

Sony reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time, without prior notice to you, and any changes will become effective immediately upon posting, so please review this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make any material changes, we will post an updated notice on the Website prior to the changes becoming effective. Contact Information If you have any questions or comments about our practices regarding personal information or about this Privacy Policy, please write to us at Sony: Compliance & Privacy Department. Sony Group Corporation 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075 Japan
sony.com/en/privacy, lines 175–182
In plain wordsSony can update this policy whenever they want without telling you beforehand, and the new rules apply as soon as they are posted. You are responsible for checking the website yourself to see if anything has changed.

Can they hand your data to authorities without telling you?Partly

We may also use Device Identifiers to identify users, and may do so in cooperation with copyright owners, Internet service providers, wireless service providers or law enforcement agencies, in our discretion. Such disclosures may be carried out without notice to you. Security; Retention and Monitoring
sony.com/en/privacy, lines 166–167
In plain wordsThe company can share your information with government agencies or law enforcement at their discretion and may do so without telling you.

Do they keep your data after you leave?Partly

There is no such thing as perfect security. Although we strive to protect the information we collect, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of such information. We may retain information as long as it is necessary for us to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. In addition, we may retain information for an additional period as is permitted or required to, among other things, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Where and when required by applicable law, we shall delete the information we collect.
sony.com/en/privacy, lines 170–172
In plain wordsThe company may keep your data for as long as they find it necessary for their purposes or to meet legal requirements. This means your information could remain in their systems even after you stop using the service or delete your account.

Can your data go to a buyer if the company is sold?Partly

Business Transfers. Sony or any of its assets, including the Website may be sold, or other transactions may occur in which information collected by the Website is a business asset in the transaction. In such a case, your information may be one of the business assets we transfer. Hence, Sony and our Affiliates reserve the right to disclose and transfer user information in connection with a corporate merger, consolidation, restructuring, reorganization, the sale of certain stock and/or assets, or other corporate change including, without limitation, during the course of any due diligence process.
sony.com/en/privacy, lines 165–165
In plain wordsIf the company is sold, merges with another company, or undergoes a restructuring, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner as part of the deal.

Do they track you across sites, apps or places?Partly

How browsers communicate the Do Not Track signal is not yet uniform. For this reason, the Website does not respond to such signals. Ad Serving and Analytics Services We May Use Sony may use third-party network advertisers to serve advertisements on the Website and third-party analytics service providers to evaluate and provide us with information about the use of the Website and viewing of our content. We do not share the information that you provide to Sony with these third parties, but ad network providers, the advertisers, the sponsors, and/or analytics service providers may set and access their own cookies, web beacons and embedded scripts on your Device from our Website.
sony.com/en/privacy, lines 147–149
In plain wordsWhile Sony says they don't share your direct info, they allow third-party advertisers and analytics companies to use cookies and scripts to track your activity on their site. This means these outside companies can still monitor your behavior and collect data about your device and usage.

Do they use your data to target ads?Partly

Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click the different category headings to find out more and change your default settings. For California, Virginia, Colorado, and Connecticut residents: To opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information or use for targeted advertising, please disable “Targeting Cookies” and save your preferences. Find out more in our Cookie Policy Accept Optional Cookies Manage Consent Preferences Strictly Necessary Cookies Always Active These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. View Vendor Details
sony.com/en/privacy, lines 191–200
In plain wordsThe company uses information about your preferences and device to provide a more personalized experience, which includes targeted advertising. You can opt out of this by disabling "Targeting Cookies" in your settings.

Checked, nothing hostile

  • Does not say it joins your data across its products into one profile.
  • Does not refuse all responsibility when things go wrong.
  • Does not say it shows your name, photo or activity in ads.

Not covered by these documents

The documents we read do not mention these practices, which usually live in a document we haven’t read yet:

  • Do you give up the right to sue?
  • Do they get wide rights to what you post or upload?
  • Do they refuse to let you delete your account?
  • Can they read your private messages?
  • Do they use what you post to train AI?
  • Do they lock you in for a year or more?
  • Can they cut you off any time?
  • Do they keep rights to your content after you leave?
  • Are they off the hook if your data leaks?
  • Does your subscription renew by itself?
  • Do you pay their legal bills?
  • Must disputes be settled in their chosen court?
  • Do they own your ideas and feedback?