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4 Medium severity
0 Low severity
Summary

This document establishes Cash App's data collection and processing practices for users of the Cash App mobile application and website operated by Block, Inc. The policy authorizes collection of Social Security numbers, facial scans, biometric data, bank account numbers, precise location, transaction history, device identifiers, and browsing activity, with authorization to use this data for AI model training, behavioral profiling, creditworthiness assessment, and information sharing with advertisers, data brokers, and credit bureaus. Users in California and other states with designated privacy rights may submit data access, deletion, or opt-out requests through the Cash App privacy rights portal at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-s/privacy.

Technical / Legal Breakdown

This Privacy Notice, effective March 11, 2026, is published by Block, Inc. on behalf of Cash App and governs the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and processing of personal information from users who visit the Cash App website or use the Cash App mobile application and related services, with consent asserted as the operative legal basis through continued use of the services. The notice states that Cash App collects identification information (including government-issued IDs, Social Security numbers, facial scans, and biometric data), financial information (bank account and payment card numbers), precise geolocation, device identifiers, browsing activity, employment information, and transaction history, and authorizes use of this data for purposes including training artificial intelligence and machine learning models, drawing behavioral inferences to build user profiles, credit risk assessment, marketing, and fraud prevention. The notice authorizes sharing personal information with Block affiliates (including Square), identity verification services, credit bureaus, fraud detection partners, merchants, advertising platforms, data brokers, and third-party marketing partners, and discloses receipt of inferred characteristics and advertising segments from data brokers to supplement user profiles; the breadth of AI training use and data broker enrichment provisions are operationally distinct relative to commonly observed financial services privacy practices, though the agreement's assertion of broad consent-based authorization may be constrained by applicable state privacy laws. The notice engages the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) as reflected in the included U.S. Consumer Privacy Notice section, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) given the explicit collection of facial scans and biometric data, the FTC Act, and state biometric privacy statutes; users in California, Illinois, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws have heightened rights under this notice. Material compliance considerations include the adequacy of consent mechanisms for biometric data collection, the scope of AI training authorizations relative to state opt-out requirements, data broker enrichment disclosures, and the retention framework applicable to financial records under GLBA.

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7 important changes detected

7 versions captured · Last updated: April 2026

What changed Cash App updated its children's privacy policy on April 19, 2026 to permit parental authorization of services for children under 13, rather than prohibiting their use entirely. Previously, the policy stated that children under 13 could not use Cash App services and that the platform was not directed at children under 13. The revised policy now allows a parent or guardian to sign up for or authorize services on behalf of a child under 13, and establishes that data deletion applies specifically to unauthorized child accounts. A new reference to a separate Privacy Notice for Children was added.
Why this matters The updated policy establishes that children under 13 may use Cash App services if a parent or guardian signs up for or authorizes the account on their behalf. Previously, the policy explicitly prohibited any use by children under 13. The revised language clarifies that data deletion obligations apply when Cash App learns an account belongs to an unauthorized child under 13, but does not specify what happens to data from authorized child accounts or how parental oversight operates. A separate Privacy Notice for Children is referenced but not included in the change summary.
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What changed Cash App's privacy policy now includes a new link labeled 'Your Privacy Choices' in its footer navigation. This addition provides users direct access to privacy control options. The change is a structural addition to the policy document that creates a new entry point for users to manage their privacy preferences.
Why this matters The updated policy now includes a 'Your Privacy Choices' link in the footer navigation, creating a more direct pathway for users to access and manage privacy settings. This change is primarily structural, adding a navigation element rather than modifying substantive privacy rights or data handling practices. The link presumably directs users to controls or disclosures related to their privacy options.
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April 10, 2026 medium

Cash App updated its children's privacy terms on April 10, 2026 to permit parental account authorization instead of a blanket prohibition. Previously, the policy stated children under 13 could not …

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April 3, 2026 low

Cash App's privacy policy was updated on April 3, 2026, with 1 sentence removed and 5 sentences modified. The specific operational changes cannot be determined from the change summary provided, …

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April 2, 2026 low

Cash App removed a reference to 'Cash App Terms of Service (accounts created prior to June 24, 2021)' from its privacy policy's linked documents section on April 2, 2026. This …

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March 25, 2026 low

Cash App removed the 'Your Privacy Choices' link from its Privacy Policy navigation on March 25, 2026. This link previously directed users to privacy control options or settings. The removal …

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March 15, 2026 medium

Cash App updated its policy on children under 13 on March 15, 2026. Previously, the policy permitted parental authorization for children under 13 to use the service; the updated terms …

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Archival ProvenanceSource & Archival Record
Last Captured April 19, 2026 06:04 UTC
Capture Method Automated scheduled archival capture
Document ID CA-D-000076
Version ID CA-V-000665
SHA-256 53b51c035e73ef9668f8d4fe32e8ba0b4cbd69d7b90f42ca9d06a090aba911d8
✓ Snapshot stored ✓ Text extracted ✓ Change verified ✓ Hash verified

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