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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.
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.
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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
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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.
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.
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