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Bidstream Data

The user, device, location, and page or app information transmitted in bid requests during real-time auctions.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Bidstream data is the information transmitted in bid requests during real-time ad auctions, including details about the user, device, location, and the page or app where the ad would appear. Bidders use it to decide whether and how much to bid, but its broad distribution raises privacy concerns about data leakage to many parties.