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Cookie and Tracking Technology Use

High severity Uncommon · 26 of 325 platforms
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the operational framework under which Patreon gathers behavioral and usage data through automated tracking tools. This data collection mechanism supports platform functionality, analytics, advertising, and service personalization operations.

Change history

removed Apr 28, 2026

Removal of high-severity cookie and tracking provisions eliminates disclosure of surveillance technologies and user tracking mechanisms on the platform.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating under these terms accept the deployment of tracking technologies that collect information about their activity on the platform. The provision authorizes data collection practices that occur automatically during service use without per-instance user action.

How other platforms handle this

Tabnine Medium

Tabnine is headquartered in the United States and operates globally. If you are located outside the United States, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. We rely on ap...

Coinbase Medium

We may share personal information with third-party service providers and partners who support our business operations, including identity verification providers, payment processors, analytics providers, marketing partners, and blockchain analytics companies.

Stripe Medium

We may share information about you and your transactions with Card Networks and our financial services partners. By accepting this agreement, you authorize Stripe to share your information with these entities for purposes including facilitating your use of the Services, complying with applicable law...

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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Patreon Privacy Policy
Entity
Patreon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000972
Document ID
CA-D-00180
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8da8255acadfb694f3d8dd357ca3a39b519fd5ab3c2ac6c62a222c1e3fca0102
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 09:33 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Patreon
Document: Patreon Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-000972
Captured: 2026-05-10 09:33:54 UTC
SHA-256: 8da8255acadfb694…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/patreon/patreon-privacy-policy/cookie-and-tracking-technology-use/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Patreon's Cookie and Tracking Technology Use clause do?

The provision establishes the operational framework under which Patreon gathers behavioral and usage data through automated tracking tools. This data collection mechanism supports platform functionality, analytics, advertising, and service personalization operations.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating under these terms accept the deployment of tracking technologies that collect information about their activity on the platform. The provision authorizes data collection practices that occur automatically during service use without per-instance user action.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 26 platforms. See the full comparison.

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