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The use of 'generally' means standard contractual clauses are not guaranteed in every international transfer; other mechanisms may sometimes apply.
Interpretive note: The qualifier 'generally' introduces uncertainty about what mechanisms GitHub uses when it does not rely on standard contractual clauses; the excerpt does not specify alternatives.
Your data transferred internationally will generally, but not always, be protected by EU-approved standard contractual clauses.
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Patreon transfers of personal data of individuals in the European Union (including EFTA States) and the UK outside of those locations are performed based on contractual obligations placed on the recipient of the personal data.
We transfer personal data from the European Economic Area and Switzerland to other countries, some of which have not been determined by the European Commission to have an adequate level of data protection. When we do so, we use a variety of legal mechanisms, including contracts
Except as provided in the dispute resolution section above, all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts of San Francisco, California.
"When we engage in such transfers, we generally rely on the standard contractual clauses published by the European Commission under Commission Implementing Decision 2021/914, to help protect your rights...Excerpt from GitHub's Privacy Statement
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The use of 'generally' means standard contractual clauses are not guaranteed in every international transfer; other mechanisms may sometimes apply.
Your data transferred internationally will generally, but not always, be protected by EU-approved standard contractual clauses.
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