CA-C-002308
Snowflake — Snowflake Privacy Notice
Entity
Date detected
May 23, 2026
Effective date
May 23, 2026
Severity
Direction
Negative
Affected users
all users snowflake customers
Taxonomy
Disclosure requirement change
Changes
−1 sentence removed · 2 sentences modified
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Event Summary

Snowflake's Privacy Notice was updated on May 23, 2026 with three changes: the pronoun in a form submission disclosure changed from 'its' to 'their' Privacy Notice, a sentence stating users could unsubscribe through links at any time was removed entirely, and 'Cookie Settings' was revised to 'Cookies Settings'. The removal of the unsubscribe language means the document no longer explicitly guarantees users can unsubscribe from communications through links at any point.

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Consumer Impact

The updated Privacy Notice no longer includes explicit language stating that users 'may unsubscribe through unsubscribe links at any time.' This removal means the document no longer contains that specific commitment to unsubscribe availability. The updated terms still reference a Privacy Notice governing data processing and retain cookie-related disclosures, but the removal of the unsubscribe guarantee eliminates a documented mechanism users may have relied on. You can review the full Privacy Notice to understand current communication and preference management options.

Governance Analysis

The removal of explicit unsubscribe language eliminates a documented mechanism users could rely on to manage communications. Under GDPR, CCPA, and CAN-SPAM, clear opt-out mechanisms are generally required for marketing communications; the removal of this disclosure may create compliance questions if unsubscribe functionality is no longer available or if the company's actual practice diverges from the new silence on the topic.

If No Action Is Taken

Users will no longer have a documented guarantee that unsubscribe links are available at any time to manage communications.

The updated Privacy Notice no longer explicitly commits to providing unsubscribe mechanisms as a stated policy.

Key Clauses Affected

unsubscribe guarantee removal

Sentence stating 'I may unsubscribe through unsubscribe links at any time' was removed from the Privacy Notice.

pronoun adjustment

Form submission language changed from 'its Privacy Notice' to 'their Privacy Notice'.

cookie terminology

'Cookie Settings' was revised to 'Cookies Settings' in the footer navigation.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
89655abee954a351d249b906e954fc6fa3afc3b2ef13a2f67280ccbed9a75ed9
May 16, 2026 01:13 UTC
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Current Version
00428c7aefd98b562d6d23d63de22d99d77c8d2c6be0c8703bec3fdec5a11775
May 23, 2026 01:15 UTC
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Change Detected
May 23, 2026 01:15 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://www.snowflake.com/privacy-notice/
Citation Record
Entity: Snowflake
Document: Snowflake Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-C-002308
Captured: 2026-05-23 01:15:59 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-23-snowflake-snowflake-privacy-notice-2308/
Accessed: May 28, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.

Impact Summary

1
Protection removed
Consumers Removed

The Privacy Notice no longer explicitly states that unsubscribe links are available at any time for users to manage communications.

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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Snowflake removed a sentence guaranteeing unsubscribe capability through links at any time from its Privacy Notice. This removal affects the contractual and disclosed mechanisms users can rely on to manage communication preferences. Organizations using Snowflake as a vendor may need to evaluate whether this change affects their data processing agreements, privacy notices to their own customers, or representations about communication control. If your organization has incorporated Snowflake's unsubscribe guarantee into downstream privacy disclosures or customer communications, this change warrants review to ensure consistency.

Regulatory Exposure

GDPR Article 21 and Recital 42 establish rights to withdraw consent and object to direct marketing; CCPA and similar US privacy laws generally support opt-out mechanisms for marketing communications. CAN-SPAM Act (US) requires clear opt-out mechanisms for marketing email. The removal of explicit unsubscribe language may engage these frameworks depending on how Snowflake's current practices operate and how the change is implemented. Regulatory interpretation of this removal would depend on whether unsubscribe mechanisms remain available in practice despite the language removal.

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Document Context

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Document
Snowflake Privacy Notice
Entity
Snowflake
Captured
May 23, 2026
Source URL
https://www.snowflake.com/privacy-notice/
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