Provision record
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Patreon uses automated processing and manual review for fraud prevention

Medium severity Explicit document language Common · 216 of 352 platforms
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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 19, 2026
First Seen
Jul 19, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 921 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Mailchimp Medium

Mailchimp uses a combination of automated and human detection review processes to ensure that Members are complying with our Standard Terms of Use and this Acceptable Use Policy.

Squarespace Medium

it is unlikely that an objection or opt out right would apply to such processing. This is because... no such right applies because the process relates to an exempted purpose, such as performing our contract with you or the detection or prevention of fraud...

Anthropic Medium

Request a review of decisions made solely based on automated processing of personal data.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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prevent fraud, abuse, violations of our terms and policies, and other harmful, suspicious, or illegal activities, including using automated processing and manual review

Excerpt from Patreon's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

Colorado AI Act
US-CO
GDPR
European Union
Texas AI Act
Texas, USA

Provision details

Document information
Document
Patreon Privacy Policy
Entity
Patreon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-076482
Document ID
CA-D-00180
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ad1902ac7d7a399a936205db8c3fe8e56f9a171290724c773b6fb858a0cb9ee5
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 14:43 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Patreon
Document: Patreon Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-076482
Captured: 2026-07-09 14:43:13 UTC
SHA-256: ad1902ac7d7a399a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/patreon/patreon-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-076482/patreon-uses-automated-processing-and-manual-review-for-fraud-prevention/
Accessed: Aug. 3, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Patreon's Patreon uses automated processing and manual review for fraud prevention clause do?

The clause states: “prevent fraud, abuse, violations of our terms and policies, and other harmful, suspicious, or illegal activities, including using automated processing and manual review”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 216 platforms. See the full comparison.

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