second-party data

Definition

Someone else's first-party data that they share with you directly, like a data partnership minus the sketchy middleman. The often-overlooked middle child between first and third-party data.

Example Usage

We partnered with a complementary brand to share second-party data, allowing both companies to target audiences more precisely.

Origin

Data marketing terminology that gained prominence as third-party cookies faced extinction in the late 2010s.

Fun Fact

Second-party data deals often involve quid pro quo arrangements—'I'll show you mine if you show me yours' in corporate speak.

Source: Data marketing and privacy-compliant targeting strategies

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