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Third-Party Disclosure and Service Providers

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What it is

Cohere states that it shares your personal information with companies it works with to operate its services, and also discloses that your data could be transferred to another company if Cohere is acquired or merges with another organization.

This analysis describes what Cohere's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision authorizes disclosure of personal data to a defined category of third-party service providers and in corporate transaction contexts, which means your data may be accessible to multiple external parties beyond Cohere itself.

Interpretive note: The exact list of named or categorized third parties could not be confirmed from the truncated document; the description reflects standard provisions referenced in the policy's stated scope.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Personal information including account data and usage information may be shared with cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support, and marketing vendors, and may be transferred to a successor entity in the event of a merger or acquisition without requiring additional consent under the stated terms.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support, and marketing services. We may also share your information in connection with a corporate transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

— Excerpt from Cohere's Cohere Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Article 28 regarding data processor agreements, Article 44 et seq. regarding cross-border data transfers, and CCPA provisions on service providers and third-party disclosures. The distinction between processors and independent controllers is relevant to determining whether GDPR Article 28 agreements are required with each disclosed third party. The FTC and relevant EU supervisory authorities are the primary enforcement bodies. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The enumeration of service provider categories without naming specific vendors is standard industry practice but creates a data mapping challenge for organizations that require a complete inventory of sub-processors. The corporate transaction provision is standard but operationally significant because it permits transfer of personal data to an acquiring entity without individual notice or consent, subject to the policy's terms. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: GDPR requires that transfers to sub-processors be governed by Article 28-compliant data processing agreements and that cross-border transfers rely on an adequate transfer mechanism. EU and UK enterprise customers should verify that Cohere maintains current sub-processor lists and that DPAs with sub-processors are in place. California users should evaluate whether third-party disclosures described here constitute sharing under CCPA. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers should request Cohere's current sub-processor list and evaluate each listed party against their own vendor risk frameworks. The corporate transaction clause may trigger notification obligations under some enterprise agreements and should be reviewed by procurement and legal teams. Data processing addenda should address sub-processor change notification periods and objection rights. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should request Cohere's sub-processor list and ensure that the categories of third parties described in this provision are reflected in their own records of processing activities. The corporate transaction provision should be flagged for review if the organization has contractual data localization or confidentiality requirements that could be affected by a change in Cohere's ownership.

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Applicable agencies

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Cohere Privacy Policy
Entity
Cohere
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011023
Document ID
CA-D-00440
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
48f574f6141f754b1e207ebd31ad81a85645609ea91087c0f35d0f4211dd49a2
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 04:19 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cohere
Document: Cohere Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-011023
Captured: 2026-05-10 04:19:09 UTC
SHA-256: 48f574f6141f754b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cohere/cohere-privacy-policy/third-party-disclosure-and-service-providers/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cohere's Third-Party Disclosure and Service Providers clause do?

This provision authorizes disclosure of personal data to a defined category of third-party service providers and in corporate transaction contexts, which means your data may be accessible to multiple external parties beyond Cohere itself.

How does this clause affect you?

Personal information including account data and usage information may be shared with cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support, and marketing vendors, and may be transferred to a successor entity in the event of a merger or acquisition without requiring additional consent under the stated terms.

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