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Business Transfer Data Sharing

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What it is

The policy states that in the event of a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or other business transaction, Squarespace may use or share user information including account details, payment information, identity verification information, and site usage data as part of the transaction process.

This analysis describes what Squarespace'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision authorizes disclosure of a broad range of personal information categories, including Payments Services Account Information and Payments Services Identity Verification Information, to potential acquirers or transaction counterparties during negotiation phases, not only upon completion of a transaction.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, personal information including government identity document details and financial account information may be shared with third parties during the negotiation phase of a potential business transaction involving Squarespace. The provision applies across the full range of information categories listed in the policy.

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In the event of a business transfer. If Squarespace is involved in a reorganization, merger, acquisition, sale of some or all of our assets or other business transaction, depending on the circumstances, we may use or share information as part of the negotiation, consideration or effectuation of such transaction.

Excerpt from Squarespace's Privacy Policy

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Squarespace Privacy Policy
Entity
Squarespace
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015898
Document ID
CA-D-00569
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4d0fdac989cde08913388cc69bbdc08553f27ce77e8ac17f5ccbfa0a1c46e86e
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 14:38 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Squarespace
Document: Squarespace Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015898
Captured: 2026-05-08 14:38:54 UTC
SHA-256: 4d0fdac989cde089…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/squarespace/squarespace-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015898/business-transfer-data-sharing/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Squarespace's Business Transfer Data Sharing clause do?

This provision authorizes disclosure of a broad range of personal information categories, including Payments Services Account Information and Payments Services Identity Verification Information, to potential acquirers or transaction counterparties during negotiation phases, not only upon completion of a transaction.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, personal information including government identity document details and financial account information may be shared with third parties during the negotiation phase of a potential business transaction involving Squarespace. The provision applies across the full range of information categories listed in the policy.

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