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No infrastructure or subprocessors in China

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

These restrictions address concerns about data exposure to Chinese legal jurisdiction, both through direct infrastructure presence and through subprocessor relationships.

Interpretive note: The third proposition—that subprocessors do not themselves use China-headquartered subprocessors—is qualified by 'to our knowledge' and was omitted from the canonical claim as a secondary proposition. It is noted in omitted_material and what_this_means.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Readers can expect that neither Cursor's infrastructure nor its direct subprocessors are located in or headquartered in China.

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Each payment processor uses and processes your complete payment information in accordance with its applicable privacy policy (Stripe and PayPal).

Ancestry Medium

These companies are subject to contractual obligations governing privacy, data security, and confidentiality consistent with applicable laws.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Cursor does not use or maintain any infrastructure in China. We do not use any companies headquartered in China as subprocessors, and to our knowledge none of our subprocessors do either.

— Excerpt from Cursor's Cursor Security Practices

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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 Security Practices
Entity
Cursor
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-062754
Document ID
CA-D-00832
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f81380b0de4994eb495b7cf2f92f334ba864a29a36516ad999427f2b5dc9f239
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 17:00 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Cursor
Document: Cursor Security Practices
Record ID: CA-P-062754
Captured: 2026-05-12 17:00:33 UTC
SHA-256: f81380b0de4994eb…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cursor/cursor-security-practices/provision/CA-P-062754/no-infrastructure-or-subprocessors-in-china/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cursor's No infrastructure or subprocessors in China clause do?

These restrictions address concerns about data exposure to Chinese legal jurisdiction, both through direct infrastructure presence and through subprocessor relationships.

How does this clause affect you?

Readers can expect that neither Cursor's infrastructure nor its direct subprocessors are located in or headquartered in China.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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