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Purposes for Processing Personal Data

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the operational scope and permissible uses of personal data collection by Salesforce, defining the institutional purposes under which data processing activities are conducted and establishing the framework for lawful processing under privacy regulations.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The provision establishes that Salesforce processes personal data across multiple operational categories. Users whose data is collected will have that data used for the purposes enumerated, which range from service delivery to marketing and research activities.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect and process Personal Data for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to the following: to provide our websites (including our social media pages); to display personalized advertisements and content; to manage event registrations, attendance, and participation in webinars, contests or promotions; to ensure the safety and security of our offices, premises, employees and events; to send marketing communications; to handle support or service-related requests; to prospect sales leads; to develop and optimize the performance of our services; to manage and document our customer and user accounts; to administer surveys and conduct research; and to comply with our legal obligations and defend Salesforce.

— Excerpt from Salesforce's Salesforce Privacy Statement

Provision details

Document information
Document
Salesforce Privacy Statement
Entity
Salesforce
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 9, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004512
Document ID
CA-D-00202
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c8f21ba713a0a380cbbc7d9628803d1d80804e0588bd331250df45b9a62ac5d3
Analysis generated
May 9, 2026 16:18 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Salesforce
Document: Salesforce Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-004512
Captured: 2026-05-09 16:18:56 UTC
SHA-256: c8f21ba713a0a380…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/salesforce/salesforce-privacy-statement/purposes-for-processing-personal-data/
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 Salesforce's Purposes for Processing Personal Data clause do?

The clause establishes the operational scope and permissible uses of personal data collection by Salesforce, defining the institutional purposes under which data processing activities are conducted and establishing the framework for lawful processing under privacy regulations.

How does this clause affect you?

The provision establishes that Salesforce processes personal data across multiple operational categories. Users whose data is collected will have that data used for the purposes enumerated, which range from service delivery to marketing and research activities.

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