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Required cookies cannot be opted out of

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Medium May 22, 2026

The updated policy establishes a new opt-out mechanism allowing users to decline having their data disclosed to third parties (other than service providers) or used for purposes materially different from the original collection purpose. The policy also explicitly discloses that Twilio Inc. is subject to FTC investigatory and enforcement powers, providing users with notice of the regulatory authority overseeing the company's privacy practices. You can exercise this opt-out right by contacting Segment through the mechanism specified in their privacy policy.

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Medium May 19, 2026

The updated terms establish clearer disclosure of how Segment transfers personal data internationally. Segment now explicitly certifies its compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, UK Extension, and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and states that these DPF Principles take precedence if they conflict with other policy terms. The updated policy also adds specific rights allowing you to opt out of: (i) disclosure of your personal data to third parties other than service providers acting under Segment's instructions, or (ii) use of your personal data for purposes materially different from the original purpose or your subsequent authorization. You can exercise these rights by contacting privacy@twilio.com.

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4244 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Salesforce Medium

Because required cookies are essential to operate the websites, there is no option to opt out of these cookies.

Glassdoor Medium

Unless you choose to delete your account(s), you cannot unsubscribe from certain communications that are required as part of your use of our services (e.g., communications about changes to this Policy.)

Waze Medium

bear in mind that disabling cookies may complicate or even prevent your use of the Website, or certain features thereof.

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Required: Essential for the website to function (e.g., secure log-in or remembering where you are at in the order process. You cannot opt-out of required cookies.

Excerpt from Segment's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CFAA
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DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Segment Privacy Policy
Entity
Segment
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-055156
Document ID
CA-D-00700
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
e37e6bb1abdf882cdf3d4b9a7ddcbcb1b521744fd46b9d3d4d5f19d611714b48
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 09:48 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Segment
Document: Segment Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-055156
Captured: 2026-07-09 09:48:26 UTC
SHA-256: e37e6bb1abdf882c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/segment/segment-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-055156/required-cookies-cannot-be-opted-out-of/
Accessed: Aug. 6, 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 Segment's Required cookies cannot be opted out of clause do?

The clause states: “Required: Essential for the website to function (e.g., secure log-in or remembering where you are at in the order process. You cannot opt-out of required cookies.”

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