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The updated Privacy Notice now explicitly discloses Google Cloud's data controller role under Turkish law, the legal grounds for processing personal data (compliance with law, rights protection, and legitimate interests), and specific retention periods for operational data (up to 180 days, longer for legal/regulatory purposes). The notice also details user rights under Turkish KVKK law, including rights to access, correct, delete, and request compensation for unlawful processing. Users subject to Turkish data protection law can exercise these rights through Google's Privacy Help Center or via their organization's administrator.
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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.
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.
The Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding conflicts of law provisions.
"Google has established a personal information protection system to ensure your information is accorded protections equivalent to APPI, as described in the Privacy Notice. Regardless of where your information is processed, Google applies the same personal information protection measures globally.Excerpt from Google Cloud's Privacy
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The clause states: “Google has established a personal information protection system to ensure your information is accorded protections equivalent to APPI, as described in the Privacy Notice. Regardless of where your information is processed, Google applies the same personal information protection measures globally.”
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