Snowflake updated its Privacy Notice on June 9, 2026 by adding an explicit cookie consent framework to the bottom of the page. The updated terms now state that Snowflake uses cookies to enhance user experience, display customized content, and analyze site traffic, and require users to consent by clicking 'Accept Cookies' or closing the banner. The change creates an affirmative consent requirement where previously no explicit cookie consent mechanism was disclosed in the footer.
The updated Privacy Notice now establishes a cookie consent framework requiring users to accept cookies before proceeding. The terms state that Snowflake uses cookies to enhance experience, display customized content, and analyze site traffic. You can reject cookies by clicking 'Reject All', manage preferences through the Privacy Preference Center, or review detailed information in the Cookie Statement.
The updated terms establish an explicit cookie consent mechanism requiring affirmative user action before Snowflake applies tracking cookies. This change formalizes compliance with privacy regulations that require transparent cookie disclosure and consent, affecting how users interact with Snowflake pages and what tracking practices apply to their browsing.
→ Review the Cookie Statement to understand which cookies Snowflake uses
→ Use the Privacy Preference Center to manage individual cookie categories
→ Click 'Reject All' if you do not want non-essential cookies to be set
→ Snowflake will set cookies on your browser if you click 'Accept Cookies' or close the consent banner without rejecting
→ Site analytics and customization cookies will apply as stated unless you adjust preferences in the Privacy Preference Center
Users must now explicitly accept cookies by clicking 'Accept Cookies' or closing the banner; users can also reject all cookies or manage preferences through Privacy Preference Center.
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Snowflake added explicit cookie consent requirements to its Privacy Notice effective June 9, 2026. The change establishes an affirmative consent mechanism aligned with standard privacy and cookie law compliance practices. No material enforcement obligation is created beyond what already applies under existing privacy regulation; the change formalizes disclosure and consent timing that likely aligns with GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy Directive requirements already applicable to Snowflake's operations.
GDPR (cookie consent requirements under Article 7 and ePrivacy Directive), CCPA (consumer transparency and consent), ePrivacy Directive (electronic communication regulations)
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