A cloud storage and file sharing service that allows users to store, sync, and share documents, photos, and other files across multiple devices and with other users. The platform processes and stores personal data including file contents, user account information, and usage patterns, making their privacy and terms of service policies critical for understanding data handling practices. These policies govern how user files are accessed, shared, and protected, as well as the company's rights regarding stored content and service availability.

2 Documents
18 All provisions 0 High severity 13 Medium severity 5 Low severity
0 Changes · 12 mo
- Last change

High, provisions that significantly limit your legal rights, authorize broad data collection, or create material financial exposure. Medium, provisions worth knowing about but with partial protections or limited scope. Low, standard terms with minimal consumer impact.

Governance Coverage
Arbitration
18 provisions · 4 high · 12 med
Contract Terms
16 provisions · 13 med
Data Collection
14 provisions · 2 high · 9 med
Liability Limitation
13 provisions · 8 high · 4 med
Data Sharing
12 provisions · 3 high · 9 med
Privacy Rights
11 provisions · 5 med
Account Control
9 provisions · 4 high · 5 med
Enforcement Actions
9 provisions · 7 high · 2 med
Legal Jurisdiction
8 provisions · 7 med
Data Usage
7 provisions · 1 high · 3 med
Quick Facts
Arbitration: Mandatory
AI Training: Disclosed
Data Retention: Specified
Key Governance Provisions
High Data may transfer in reorganization or acquisition

A corporate transaction could result in user data being transferred to a new entity over which users have no prior relationship or negotiated terms, potentially changing how their data is handled.

High Disclosure to comply with law or government request

The determination of necessity rests with Dropbox, and the triggering conditions—law, regulation, legal process, or government request—are broad, meaning disclosures can occur across a wide range of …

High Team Admin can access and control team account

Team account users do not have exclusive control over their accounts; an administrator may access and control the account, which has implications for the privacy of content stored there.

High Viewer identity shared with content owner via analytics

Viewers of shared content may not realize that their identifying information is disclosed to the person who shared the content, not just collected by Dropbox, when analytics features are enabled.

High No sale of data to advertisers or third parties

An explicit prohibition on sale distinguishes Dropbox's data practices from services that monetize user data through sale, providing users a defined boundary on how their information may be commercia…

Document Coverage
Privacypolicy Termsofservice
Last change detected: - Changes (12 months): 0 Documents monitored: 2 Provisions tracked: 18
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Documents

Dropbox Privacy Policy

Medium

This document explains what information Dropbox collects about you, how it uses and shares that information, and what controls you have over it. Dropbox will not sell your information to …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
8 provisions 1 version captured Version history →

Dropbox Terms of Service

Medium

This document sets the rules for using Dropbox: Dropbox scans and accesses the files you store in order to run the service, and if you pay for an account, billing …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Terms of service
10 provisions 1 version captured Version history →
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High Severity Provisions (0)

No provisions found.

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Applicable Regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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Colorado AI Act
US-CO
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CFAA
United States Federal
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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FAA
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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Texas AI Act
Texas, USA
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
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VPPA
United States Federal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Dropbox documents does ConductAtlas track?

ConductAtlas tracks 2 Dropbox documents including terms of service, privacy policy, and other governance documents. Every document is captured daily with cryptographic verification.

How many policy changes has Dropbox made in the past year?

Dropbox has made 0 policy changes in the past 12 months across the documents ConductAtlas tracks.

How many provisions has ConductAtlas classified for Dropbox?

ConductAtlas has classified 18 provisions across Dropbox's tracked documents. 0 are rated high severity, 13 medium, and 5 low.

Can I get alerts when Dropbox changes their policies?

Yes. Monitor subscribers ($4.99/month) can add Dropbox to their watchlist and receive same-day email alerts whenever any tracked document changes.