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Default versus opt-in feature sub-processor distinction

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Key Facts

Does HubSpot distinguish between sub-processors that apply by default and sub-processors that apply only if and when the customer opts in?
HubSpot distinguishes between sub-processors that apply by default and sub-processors that apply only if and when the customer opts in.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The distinction determines which sub-processors have access to Customer Data without any affirmative customer action, and which require the customer to deliberately enable them.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Certain sub-processors will process your data automatically by default; others will only process your data if and when you opt in to the relevant feature.

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Some Sub-Processors will apply to you as a default, and some Sub-Processors will apply to you only if and when you opt-in.

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Document information
Document
HubSpot Sub-Processors
Entity
HubSpot
Document last updated
July 6, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 6, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-067009
Document ID
CA-D-00932
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 6, 2026 23:16 UTC
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Entity: HubSpot
Document: HubSpot Sub-Processors
Record ID: CA-P-067009
Captured: 2026-07-06 23:16:08 UTC
SHA-256: be1ee395d61eaf15…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hubspot/hubspot-sub-processors/provision/CA-P-067009/default-versus-opt-in-feature-sub-processor-distinction/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HubSpot's Default versus opt-in feature sub-processor distinction clause do?

The distinction determines which sub-processors have access to Customer Data without any affirmative customer action, and which require the customer to deliberately enable them.

How does this clause affect you?

Certain sub-processors will process your data automatically by default; others will only process your data if and when you opt in to the relevant feature.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 263 platforms. See the full comparison.

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