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Law Enforcement Request Policy

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What it is

The policy states that Squarespace discloses user information in response to valid legal requests including court orders, preservation orders, and search warrants, and that subsequent exercise of user rights under the policy does not prevent such disclosure. The policy states that Squarespace objects to unlawful requests and only complies with legally required disclosures.

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 establishes that legal requests from law enforcement can override user data rights asserted under Section 6 of the policy, meaning a deletion or access request submitted after a preservation order is received will not prevent Squarespace from retaining and disclosing the data. The policy states that Squarespace reviews requests for legal validity and objects to unlawful ones.

Clause Stability Stable

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

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Squarespace may retain and disclose personal information in response to valid legal process regardless of whether the user has exercised rights such as data deletion. The agreement states that Squarespace objects to unlawful requests and does not disclose data absent a legal obligation.

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We have a legal obligation to process your information for the below purposes... To respond to a legal request or comply with applicable law where we have a legal or regulatory obligation. We use, retain and disclose information where we have a legal or regulatory obligation to do so. For example: (A) if we receive a valid legal request, such as a court order, preservation order or search warrant, related to your account, we may use, retain and disclose your information to comply with such request (even if you subsequently exercise your rights under Section 6 below)... Squarespace implements a robust law enforcement request policy which is designed to ensure that all law enforcement, governmental and regulatory requests are valid and made in accordance with applicable legal process. Squarespace does not disclose data to law enforcement, regulatory or governmental bodies unless required by applicable law and objects to unlawful requests.

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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-015896
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
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Citation Record
Entity: Squarespace
Document: Squarespace Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015896
Captured: 2026-05-08 14:38:54 UTC
SHA-256: 4d0fdac989cde089…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/squarespace/squarespace-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015896/law-enforcement-request-policy/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Squarespace's Law Enforcement Request Policy clause do?

This provision establishes that legal requests from law enforcement can override user data rights asserted under Section 6 of the policy, meaning a deletion or access request submitted after a preservation order is received will not prevent Squarespace from retaining and disclosing the data. The policy states that Squarespace reviews requests for legal validity and objects to unlawful ones.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Squarespace may retain and disclose personal information in response to valid legal process regardless of whether the user has exercised rights such as data deletion. The agreement states that Squarespace objects to unlawful requests and does not disclose data absent a legal obligation.

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