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This provision establishes the operational framework for Canva's service delivery infrastructure by authorizing data sharing with external vendors necessary for platform functionality. The clause creates contractual obligations on service providers to maintain specified data protection standards rather than limiting such sharing entirely.
The updated privacy policy no longer explicitly discloses that Canva uses cookies to personalize ads, analyze website performance, or tailor content on partner sites. Previously, the policy stated these purposes and directed users to the cookie policy for more information and choice. The revised policy now mentions only that essential cookies are used to make Canva work. This change removes transparency about non-essential cookie uses and eliminates the cookie consent interface (Accept all cookies / Manage cookies buttons) that was previously presented in the privacy policy document itself.
View change record →The updated privacy policy no longer includes explicit language describing Canva's use of non-essential cookies for personalization, advertising tailoring, and website analytics. Previously, the policy stated that Canva would use these cookies only if users accepted. The removal of this disclosure means the policy no longer clearly explains these cookie categories or presents a consent interaction for non-essential cookies at the point where this information was previously disclosed. Depending on applicable cookie law and Canva's implementation, users may need to consult additional documentation such as a separate cookie policy to understand how non-essential cookies are managed.
View change record →The updated privacy policy no longer explicitly discloses optional cookie uses or provides cookie preference controls on the privacy policy page itself. Previously, Canva stated it would use non-essential cookies for personalization, ad targeting, and analytics only if users accepted, and offered 'Accept all cookies' and 'Manage cookies' options. The removal of this disclosure and consent mechanism may affect how users understand cookie practices and when consent is obtained. Users who previously accessed cookie preferences through the privacy policy will need to locate these controls elsewhere on the Canva platform if they remain available.
View change record →Users' personal information is processed by designated third-party vendors as part of normal service operations under contractually restricted use limitations. The provision does not establish absolute restrictions on vendor access but rather conditions that access on functional necessity and contractual data protection obligations.
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"We share your personal information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, customer service, marketing, and payment processing. These service providers are only authorized to use your personal information to the extent necessary to provide these services to us, and they are required to protect your information in accordance with our policies and applicable law.— Excerpt from Canva's Canva Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes the operational framework for Canva's service delivery infrastructure by authorizing data sharing with external vendors necessary for platform functionality. The clause creates contractual obligations on service providers to maintain specified data protection standards rather than limiting such sharing entirely.
Users' personal information is processed by designated third-party vendors as part of normal service operations under contractually restricted use limitations. The provision does not establish absolute restrictions on vendor access but rather conditions that access on functional necessity and contractual data protection obligations.
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