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Cross-Border Data Transfers

High severity Common · 79 of 325 platforms
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Cross-border data transfer provisions establish the geographic scope of data processing operations and define which legal frameworks govern data handling, which is operationally significant because data protection requirements vary substantially by jurisdiction.

Change history

removed Apr 28, 2026

Removal of high-severity cross-border data transfer provisions eliminates critical information about international data flows and applicable legal protections.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, personal information provided to Patreon may be processed, stored, and accessed in multiple countries; users operating under the terms accept that their data will be subject to the data protection laws of the jurisdictions where transfers occur, which may offer different protections than their home country.

How other platforms handle this

Roblox Medium

Roblox is based in the United States, and your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where Roblox or its service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws of your home country. By using the Ro...

Uber Medium

Uber operates globally and may transfer the personal data of drivers and delivery people to countries other than the country in which they reside. These countries may have different and less protective data protection laws than those of your country of residence. Uber uses standard contractual claus...

Shopify Medium

Shopify is a global business. We may transfer your personal information to countries other than the country in which it was originally collected, including to Canada and the United States where our servers are located. These countries may not have the same data protection laws as your country. When ...

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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-000973
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-000973
Captured: 2026-05-10 09:33:54 UTC
SHA-256: 8da8255acadfb694…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/patreon/patreon-privacy-policy/cross-border-data-transfers/
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 Cross-Border Data Transfers clause do?

Cross-border data transfer provisions establish the geographic scope of data processing operations and define which legal frameworks govern data handling, which is operationally significant because data protection requirements vary substantially by jurisdiction.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, personal information provided to Patreon may be processed, stored, and accessed in multiple countries; users operating under the terms accept that their data will be subject to the data protection laws of the jurisdictions where transfers occur, which may offer different protections than their home country.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 79 platforms. See the full comparison.

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