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California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

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What it is

California residents have legally enforceable rights to know what data Square has collected, to request deletion, to opt out of data sales and sharing, to correct errors, and to restrict use of sensitive data.

This analysis describes what Square'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)

These rights are backed by California law and are enforceable against Square; exercising them can materially limit how your personal information is used for advertising and profiling purposes.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified May 22, 2026

Previous version 'CCPA Opt-Out of Data Sale and Sharing' had empty excerpt; current version provides comprehensive excerpt covering all California consumer rights including access, deletion, opt-out, correction, and sensitive data limitations.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

California residents can submit requests to Square to access, delete, correct, or opt out of the sharing of their personal information, including sensitive data categories like financial information and biometrics, and Square is legally required to honor these requests within statutory timeframes.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Visit squareup.com/privacy and select the California Privacy Rights section. Submit a verified deletion or opt-out request by completing the online form. Square is required to respond within 45 days under CPRA.

How other platforms handle this

Google Cloud Medium

When you use them, we'll validate your request by verifying your identity (for example, by confirming that you're signed in to your Google Account).

Notion Medium

Not be Discriminated Against by us for exercising your privacy rights.

Glassdoor Medium

Glassdoor does not discriminate against any user for exercising their privacy rights.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you are a California resident, you have certain rights with respect to your personal information, including the right to know about personal information collected, disclosed, or sold; the right to delete personal information we have collected from you; the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information; the right to correct inaccurate personal information; and the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

Excerpt from Square's Privacy Notice

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implements CCPA as amended by CPRA, enforced by the California Privacy Protection Agency and the California Attorney General.

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Applicable agencies

  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GLBA
United States Federal
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
Square Privacy Notice
Entity
Square
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010455
Document ID
CA-D-00363
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0289c6d8cb5faae7f0a22b62297d5eb529db7cfcc001f60a8fa38563c167ffc3
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 06:14 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Square
Document: Square Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-010455
Captured: 2026-05-11 06:14:10 UTC
SHA-256: 0289c6d8cb5faae7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/square/square-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-010455/california-consumer-privacy-rights-ccpacpra/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Square's California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA) clause do?

These rights are backed by California law and are enforceable against Square; exercising them can materially limit how your personal information is used for advertising and profiling purposes.

How does this clause affect you?

California residents can submit requests to Square to access, delete, correct, or opt out of the sharing of their personal information, including sensitive data categories like financial information and biometrics, and Square is legally required to honor these requests within statutory timeframes.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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