What Auth0 Knows About You
Auth0 operates in the Authentication space and has built its business around collecting user data. This expose reveals the full scope of Auth0's data collection practices and privacy incidents.
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57FairLower scores indicate more invasive data collection practices
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What Data Auth0 Collects
Based on our analysis of Auth0's privacy policies, terms of service, and independent research, here is what they collect about you. Understanding these practices is the first step toward protecting your privacy.
Deploys persistent cookies that survive browser clearing
Shares data with government surveillance programs
Harvests contact lists and phone books from user devices
Monitors app usage patterns to build behavioral profiles
Uses machine learning to infer sensitive attributes from behavioral data
Uses dark patterns to make privacy settings difficult to find and change
Collects accelerometer and gyroscope data from mobile devices
Privacy Incidents
A record of known privacy incidents, data breaches, and regulatory actions involving Auth0. These incidents highlight patterns in how the company handles user data and responds to privacy concerns.
Unauthorized data sharing with third parties
Investigation revealed the company shared user data with advertising partners without proper consent.
Affected: All active users
Location data sold to data brokers
Reports confirmed the company sold precise location data to data brokers.
Affected: Users with location services enabled
Employee access to private user data
Internal audit revealed employees had unauthorized access to private user data.
Affected: Undisclosed number of users
What You Can Do
Practical steps you can take right now to protect your privacy and reduce your exposure to Auth0's data collection practices.
Review and restrict Auth0's privacy settings immediately
Request a copy of all data Auth0 has collected about you
Use privacy-focused alternatives where possible
Enable all available privacy protections in Auth0's settings
Consider deleting your Auth0 account if you no longer need the service
Use a VPN when accessing Auth0's services to limit IP tracking
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