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Data Collection and Use Authorization

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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)

This provision operationalizes Square's data governance framework by incorporating the Privacy Notice as the governing document for all personal data handling. The clause establishes acknowledgment of data practices as a condition of service use, creating the contractual basis for Square's data collection and processing activities.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 17, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 967 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating under these terms acknowledge and consent to data collection, use, and processing activities as described in the Privacy Notice. The provision authorizes Square to process personal data for both service delivery and Square's independent business purposes, with the scope and procedures defined in the referenced Privacy Notice document.

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Paramount+ Medium

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

OpenAI Medium

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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By using any of our Services as a Square seller, you acknowledge our data practices that apply to you, as set out in the Square Account Holder Privacy Notice (the "Privacy Notice"). The Privacy Notice explains how Square collects, uses and protects the personal information you provide to us where Square makes use of your personal data to provide you with the Services or for its own purposes.

— Excerpt from Square's Square Terms of Service

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 Terms of Service
Entity
Square
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001730
Document ID
CA-D-00362
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d8ac8e421bd1a8cefc8d349f6d06a4553cc30967019834ba1a898217d3dd5d57
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 01:45 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Square
Document: Square Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-001730
Captured: 2026-05-10 01:45:47 UTC
SHA-256: d8ac8e421bd1a8ce…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/square/square-terms-of-service/data-collection-and-use-authorization/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Square's Data Collection and Use Authorization clause do?

This provision operationalizes Square's data governance framework by incorporating the Privacy Notice as the governing document for all personal data handling. The clause establishes acknowledgment of data practices as a condition of service use, creating the contractual basis for Square's data collection and processing activities.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating under these terms acknowledge and consent to data collection, use, and processing activities as described in the Privacy Notice. The provision authorizes Square to process personal data for both service delivery and Square's independent business purposes, with the scope and procedures defined in the referenced Privacy Notice document.

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