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The policy states that personal data of non-US users is processed in the United States, which does not have a general federal privacy law equivalent to GDPR, and that transfers are protected through standard contractual clauses and other approved mechanisms, though the adequacy of those mechanisms is subject to ongoing regulatory and legal developments.
Interpretive note: The policy references standard contractual clauses and other approved mechanisms without specifying which mechanism applies to each transfer relationship or jurisdiction, creating some uncertainty about the completeness of the transfer framework.
For users outside the US, including EEA and UK users, the policy states your personal data is transferred to the US for processing; Pinterest asserts it uses standard contractual clauses to ensure adequate protection, but the practical level of protection under US law differs from GDPR standards.
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"Pinterest, Inc. is based in the US. If you live outside the US, your information will be transferred to and processed in the US and other countries where our partners, service providers, and affiliates operate. We use approved data transfer mechanisms, including standard contractual clauses, to ensure your personal information receives adequate protection.Excerpt from Pinterest's Privacy Policy
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The policy states that personal data of non-US users is processed in the United States, which does not have a general federal privacy law equivalent to GDPR, and that transfers are protected through standard contractual clauses and other approved mechanisms, though the adequacy of those mechanisms is subject to ongoing regulatory and legal developments.
For users outside the US, including EEA and UK users, the policy states your personal data is transferred to the US for processing; Pinterest asserts it uses standard contractual clauses to ensure adequate protection, but the practical level of protection under US law differs from GDPR standards.
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