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Processing IP and device identifiers for security

Medium severity Explicit document language Common · 279 of 352 platforms
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We may use this information to ensure our network and information security of our Site and Service, such as enhance the security of our Site and Service, combat spam or other malware or security risks, detect fraudulent or suspicious activity...

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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Heap Privacy Policy
Entity
Heap
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
Last verified
Record ID
CA-P-073163
Document ID
CA-D-00706
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Citation Record
Entity: Heap
Document: Heap Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-073163
Captured: UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/heap/heap-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-073163/processing-ip-and-device-identifiers-for-security/
Accessed: Aug. 7, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Heap's Processing IP and device identifiers for security clause do?

The clause states: “We may use this information to ensure our network and information security of our Site and Service, such as enhance the security of our Site and Service, combat spam or other malware or security risks, detect fraudulent or suspicious activity...”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 279 platforms. See the full comparison.

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