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We transfer personal data from the European Economic Area and Switzerland to other countries, some of which have not been determined by the European Commission to have an adequate level of data protection. When we do so, we use a variety of legal mechanisms, including contracts
Patreon transfers of personal data of individuals in the European Union (including EFTA States) and the UK outside of those locations are performed based on contractual obligations placed on the recipient of the personal data.
As required by applicable law, we collect and process information about individuals in the EEA, Switzerland, and UK only where we have a legal basis for doing so.
"If you are in the EEA or Switzerland, when we send your Personal Data to any other Shopify entity outside the EEA or Switzerland, it is transferred in accordance with Shopify's Binding Corporate Rules.Excerpt from Shopify's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “If you are in the EEA or Switzerland, when we send your Personal Data to any other Shopify entity outside the EEA or Switzerland, it is transferred in accordance with Shopify's Binding Corporate Rules.”
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