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Patreon attempts to notify user before releasing data to government

Medium severity Explicit document language Common · 273 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 1423 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Glassdoor Medium

In certain situations, Glassdoor may be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

Shopify Medium

If you would like to submit a legally binding request to demand someone else's Personal Data (for example, if you have a subpoena or court order), please review our Guidelines for Legal Requests.

Paramount+ Medium

When creating or updating your Account or purchasing a Subscription, you must provide true, accurate and complete information, including contact details which allow us to contact you easily and quickly.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Patreon will attempt to notify you by contacting you at the e-mail address and/or phone number you provided when creating your Patreon account when we intend to release your data pursuant to a valid government request...

Excerpt from Patreon's Privacy Policy

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-076505
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-076505
Captured: 2026-07-09 14:43:13 UTC
SHA-256: ad1902ac7d7a399a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/patreon/patreon-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-076505/patreon-attempts-to-notify-user-before-releasing-data-to-government/
Accessed: Aug. 3, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Patreon's Patreon attempts to notify user before releasing data to government clause do?

The clause states: “Patreon will attempt to notify you by contacting you at the e-mail address and/or phone number you provided when creating your Patreon account when we intend to release your data pursuant to a valid government request...”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 273 platforms. See the full comparison.

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