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Temporary File Caching and Encryption

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision describes the operational infrastructure for file handling and establishes limitations on data retention and use. By specifying temporary caching with client-controlled encryption and exclusion from training datasets under privacy mode, the clause defines the scope of server-side data processing.

Interpretive note: The document states cached files are 'never used as training data when privacy mode is enabled,' which by implication suggests they may be used for training when Privacy Mode is off, though this is stated conditionally rather than affirmatively.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' file contents are subject to temporary server-side caching with encryption during request processing. When privacy mode is enabled, cached files are contractually excluded from use in model training, though caching itself continues for latency and network efficiency purposes.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We temporarily cache file contents on our servers to reduce latency and network usage. The files are encrypted using unique client-generated keys, and these encryption keys only exist on our servers for the duration of a request. All cached file contents are temporary, never permanently stored, and never used as training data when privacy mode is enabled.

— Excerpt from Cursor's Cursor Data Use & Privacy Overview

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Cursor Data Use & Privacy Overview
Entity
Cursor
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010700
Document ID
CA-D-00764
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
7bd016281b3f2dcf271223558f9511f2d93cc13a84b3a147251127ce1af62024
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 13:09 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cursor
Document: Cursor Data Use & Privacy Overview
Record ID: CA-P-010700
Captured: 2026-05-11 13:09:42 UTC
SHA-256: 7bd016281b3f2dcf…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cursor/cursor-data-use-privacy-overview/temporary-file-caching-and-encryption/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cursor's Temporary File Caching and Encryption clause do?

The provision describes the operational infrastructure for file handling and establishes limitations on data retention and use. By specifying temporary caching with client-controlled encryption and exclusion from training datasets under privacy mode, the clause defines the scope of server-side data processing.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' file contents are subject to temporary server-side caching with encryption during request processing. When privacy mode is enabled, cached files are contractually excluded from use in model training, though caching itself continues for latency and network efficiency purposes.

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