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Usage Data Collection

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This analysis describes what Snowflake's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the operational basis for Snowflake's collection and use of customer usage data across multiple functional purposes, including service improvement and product development activities beyond the immediate service delivery.

Interpretive note: The practical scope of 'other offerings' is not defined in the clause, creating ambiguity about how far usage data may be applied beyond the immediate service context.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The terms authorize Snowflake to collect interaction data and usage patterns and apply that data to service operations, support functions, and development of Snowflake's broader product offerings. Customers' usage data is collected and processed according to these authorized purposes upon service use.

How other platforms handle this

Paramount+ Medium

"By clicking 'Next', you are indicating that you have read and agree to the TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY"

OpenAI Medium

We automatically collect certain information from your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Service, we collect information about the individual web pages or products th...

Microsoft Azure Medium

Location data. Data about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. For example, we collect location data using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) (e.g., GPS) and data about nearby cell towers and Wi-Fi hotspots. Location can also be inferred from a device's IP address...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Snowflake may collect and use data derived from Customer's use of the Services, including data about how Customers and their users interact with the Services, to operate, manage, support, improve, and develop the Services and Snowflake's other offerings.

— Excerpt from Snowflake's Snowflake Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Snowflake Terms of Service
Entity
Snowflake
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008938
Document ID
CA-D-00697
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
1ff84094bd39f9066b642f93cceeda7f67de590fbe6c3a1d08d48cc036234cc1
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 12:52 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Snowflake
Document: Snowflake Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-008938
Captured: 2026-05-10 12:52:25 UTC
SHA-256: 1ff84094bd39f906…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/snowflake/snowflake-terms-of-service/usage-data-collection/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Snowflake's Usage Data Collection clause do?

The clause establishes the operational basis for Snowflake's collection and use of customer usage data across multiple functional purposes, including service improvement and product development activities beyond the immediate service delivery.

How does this clause affect you?

The terms authorize Snowflake to collect interaction data and usage patterns and apply that data to service operations, support functions, and development of Snowflake's broader product offerings. Customers' usage data is collected and processed according to these authorized purposes upon service use.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 1 platforms. See the full comparison.

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