92 Total
29 High severity
52 Medium severity
11 Low severity

Key Facts

Does Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 resolver service log personal information?
Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 resolver service does not log personal information, and the bulk of the limited non-personally identifiable query data it does collect is stored for only 25 hours.
What does Cloudflare make available to individuals under certain conditions?
Cloudflare makes binding arbitration available to individuals, under certain conditions, for DPF compliance complaints that have not been resolved through other mechanisms set out in the DPF Notice or Privacy Notice.
Is binding arbitration available for DPF compliance complaints that have not been resolved through other mechanisms?
Cloudflare makes binding arbitration available to individuals, under certain conditions, for DPF compliance complaints that have not been resolved through other mechanisms set out in the DPF Notice or Privacy Notice.
Does Cloudflare penalize California residents for exercising their privacy rights?
Cloudflare commits not to penalize California residents for exercising their privacy rights by, for example, denying them services or increasing the price or rate of services.
Can Cloudflare deny California residents services for exercising their privacy rights?
Cloudflare commits not to penalize California residents for exercising their privacy rights by, for example, denying them services or increasing the price or rate of services.
What may California residents request that Cloudflare not do with their Personal Information?
Cloudflare allows California residents to request that it not 'sell' or 'share' their Personal Information as those terms are explicitly defined under the CCPA.
Will Cloudflare sell or rent users' personal information?
Cloudflare will not sell or rent users' personal information.
Who is solely responsible for establishing policies and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the collection of personal information?
Cloudflare's Customers are solely responsible for establishing policies and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the collection of personal information in connection with End Users' use of Cloudflare's Services.
When will Cloudflare share or disclose personal information only as necessary?
Cloudflare will share or disclose personal information only as necessary to provide its Services or as described in its Policy, except where it first provides notice and an opportunity to consent.
What rights does Cloudflare recognize individuals have?
Cloudflare recognizes individuals' rights to access, correct, update, port, or delete their personal information, and to restrict or object to its processing.
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Summary

Cloudflare's Privacy Policy explains what data Cloudflare collects about you, how it uses that data, and your rights over it. Cloudflare will not sell or rent your personal information, and it gives you the right to access, correct, or delete your data. If you are a California resident, you can ask Cloudflare not to sell or share your personal information and will not be penalized for exercising that right.

Analysis

Cloudflare's Privacy Policy establishes the conditions under which Cloudflare collects, uses, retains, and discloses personal information across its services and websites. It sets out an absolute prohibition on selling or renting personal information, restricts Service Providers from using shared data for any purpose beyond providing services to Cloudflare, and limits disclosure outside stated policy purposes to circumstances where Cloudflare first provides notice and a consent opportunity. The policy recognizes a comprehensive set of individual data rights—access, correction, portability, deletion, restriction, and objection—and extends specific non-retaliation and opt-out protections to California residents under CCPA-defined terms. Retention is governed by business purposes and legal obligations, with a notable exception for the 1.1.1.1 resolver service, which does not log personal information and retains most non-personal query data for only 25 hours.

What this means for you

This policy means Cloudflare will not sell or rent your personal information, and it will only share it with outside parties to the extent its Services require or its policy describes—otherwise it must give you notice and a consent opportunity first. You have formal rights to access, correct, update, port, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal information held by Cloudflare. If you are a California resident, you can submit a request to Cloudflare asking it not to sell or share your Personal Information as those terms are defined under the CCPA, and Cloudflare may not penalize you—by denying services or raising prices—for making that request.

Institutional Analysis
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4 important changes detected

4 versions captured · Last updated: August 2026

What changed Cloudflare's privacy policy footer was updated to add two navigation links: 'Community forum' under the Support section and 'Cloudflare for Campaigns' under Public Interest initiatives. These are purely navigational additions to the document structure with no operational changes to privacy practices, data handling, or user rights.
Why this matters This change has no material impact on consumer privacy rights or data practices. The updated footer adds two navigation links for users seeking additional information about Cloudflare's community resources and public interest initiatives. No new obligations or restrictions are established.
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What changed Cloudflare's privacy policy was updated on July 1, 2026 to remove two items from the footer navigation: 'Community forum' was deleted from the support section, and 'Cloudflare for Campaigns' was removed from the public interest projects list. These are navigation and organizational changes with no material impact on stated data practices, user rights, or privacy obligations.
Why this matters This change is a navigation and footer update with no material impact on Cloudflare's stated data collection, processing, or user privacy rights. The privacy policy's operative terms remain unchanged; only two footer links were removed from the document layout.
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May 5, 2026 low

Cloudflare's privacy policy was updated on May 5, 2026, but the detected change is a minor navigation and service listing update rather than a substantive revision to privacy terms. The …

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April 18, 2026 low

Cloudflare's Privacy Policy was updated on April 18, 2026 to reorganize its navigation and service descriptions. The change adds new service sections including 'Support and success bundles', 'Optimized Cloudflare experience', …

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Complete Provision Index

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92 provisions
12 featured
12 clause types
29 high severity
Acceptable Use Restrictions 1 1 high
Indemnification 1 1 high
Policy Changes 1 1 high
Disclosure and Transparency Requirements 1
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Mapped Governance Frameworks

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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GDPR
European Union
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
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Archival ProvenanceSource & Archival Record
Last Captured August 8, 2026 00:40 UTC
Capture Method Automated scheduled archival capture
Document ID CA-D-000282
Version ID CA-V-005614
SHA-256 b31ac67d7707c2cdc235346792e0e323c00625606d5b844808f3e1518841d010
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