Snowflake's updated Terms of Service, detected on July 19, 2026, adds a comprehensive cookie consent framework to the website footer. The updated terms now include detailed descriptions of cookie types (strictly necessary, performance, functional, and targeting cookies), explain how cookies are used, and establish a consent mechanism requiring users to provide affirmative consent to cookie use through an 'Accept Cookies' button or by closing the banner. Previously, the terms did not include explicit cookie disclosure or consent procedures on the website itself.
The updated Terms of Service now disclose Snowflake's use of cookies and establish a consent mechanism for non-essential cookie types. The terms state that strictly necessary cookies (required for site function) are always active, while performance, functional, and targeting cookies require user consent. Users can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize preferences through the Privacy Preference Center. The updated language explains that targeting cookies may be set by advertising partners to build profiles of user interests and display relevant advertising on other sites.
→ Accept or reject cookie categories using the Privacy Preference Center or banner buttons when visiting Snowflake's website.
→ Customize cookie consent by clicking Cookies Settings to allow or block specific cookie types.
Users must provide affirmative consent to non-essential cookies through Accept Cookies button or preference center.
Cookies are disclosed as strictly necessary, performance, functional, or targeting; users can customize consent by category.
Terms now explicitly state that targeting cookies may be used by advertising partners to build interest profiles and display relevant ads on other sites.
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
The change adds explicit website-level cookie disclosure and consent controls to Snowflake's Terms of Service. The added language describes cookie types, their purposes, and establishes a consent framework requiring affirmative user action ('Accept Cookies' or …
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