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The updated policy changes the legal mechanism used to protect personal data when it crosses borders, but does not change where data is transferred or fundamentally alter protection levels. For EEA and Swiss users, data transfers between Shopify entities now rely on Shopify's Binding Corporate Rules (which have been approved by European data protection authorities), rather than adequacy decisions. For UK users, transfers use Standard Contractual Clauses and may rely on the adequacy decision for Canada. For transfers to third-party subprocessors, contractual commitments in the form of Standard Contractual Clauses now replace prior language referencing comparable protections. The policy states these mechanisms reflect Shopify's commitment to adequate protection, but the shift in legal instruments may have implications for how disputes or compliance issues would be evaluated under GDPR or UK data protection law.
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if you choose to close your account or your account is terminated with us, we will continue to adhere to the privacy policies and practices outlined here.
We keep some data until you delete your Google Account, such as information about how often you use Gemini Apps.
"If you stop using our services or if you delete your account with us, we will delete your information or store your information in an aggregated and anonymized format.Excerpt from Shopify's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “If you stop using our services or if you delete your account with us, we will delete your information or store your information in an aggregated and anonymized format.”
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