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Explicit Consent Required For Biometric Verification

High severity High confidence Explicitdocumentlanguage Common · 298 of 352 platforms
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

It establishes that biometric verification cannot proceed without affirmative user consent, creating a meaningful gate before sensitive biometric data is used.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

You will not be subjected to biometric identity verification by Squarespace's vendor without first giving explicit consent.

How other platforms handle this

GitHub Medium

In some jurisdictions, we only use non-essential cookies after obtaining your consent.

Glassdoor Medium

We may attempt to verify your employment history or status through various methods, including third-party integrations or services. We may also utilize signals we may receive from your current or former employer.

Anthropic Medium

We will only collect, use and disclose your personal data with your consent, unless otherwise permitted or required by law. Your consent may be given expressly or implied, depending on the circumstances and the sensitivity of the information involved.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We need your explicit consent to have our vendor verify your identity through biometric means. You may request to have your identity verified in another manner.

— Excerpt from Squarespace's Squarespace Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
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
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-053038
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-053038
Captured: 2026-05-08 14:38:54 UTC
SHA-256: 4d0fdac989cde089…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/squarespace/squarespace-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-053038/explicit-consent-required-for-biometric-verification/
Accessed: July 12, 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 Squarespace's Explicit Consent Required For Biometric Verification clause do?

It establishes that biometric verification cannot proceed without affirmative user consent, creating a meaningful gate before sensitive biometric data is used.

How does this clause affect you?

You will not be subjected to biometric identity verification by Squarespace's vendor without first giving explicit consent.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 298 platforms. See the full comparison.

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