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Cross-Border Data Transfers

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the geographic scope of data processing operations and creates a jurisdictional framework for where user information may be stored and accessed. For users in regulated regions, it conditions cross-border transfers on the existence of adequate legal safeguards, reflecting compliance with regional data protection requirements.

Interpretive note: The specific transfer mechanism relied upon (EU-US Data Privacy Framework, Standard Contractual Clauses, or other) is not identified in this policy excerpt, creating uncertainty about the legal basis for EEA-to-US transfers.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' personal information will be processed in the United States and other countries where Pinterest operates, with additional protections specified for users in the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK. The provision defines the territorial scope under which the company processes data and establishes that transfer practices depend on applicable regional law.

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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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Pinterest, Inc. is based in the United States. If you're located outside of the United States, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where Pinterest's service providers operate. If you are in the EEA, Switzerland or the UK, we transfer your data to countries outside of these regions only where adequate protections are in place.

— Excerpt from Pinterest's Pinterest Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
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
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Pinterest Privacy Policy
Entity
Pinterest
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010366
Document ID
CA-D-00098
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c1bbcbcc2602f2e5ebdf8f851d42a6a1a8fe73899b6fe40268e16ef95ffa88d1
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 12:16 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Pinterest
Document: Pinterest Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-010366
Captured: 2026-04-27 12:16:26 UTC
SHA-256: c1bbcbcc2602f2e5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/pinterest/pinterest-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
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pinterest's Cross-Border Data Transfers clause do?

The clause establishes the geographic scope of data processing operations and creates a jurisdictional framework for where user information may be stored and accessed. For users in regulated regions, it conditions cross-border transfers on the existence of adequate legal safeguards, reflecting compliance with regional data protection requirements.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' personal information will be processed in the United States and other countries where Pinterest operates, with additional protections specified for users in the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK. The provision defines the territorial scope under which the company processes data and establishes that transfer practices depend on applicable regional law.

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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