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Cross-Border Data Transfers Including Processing Outside Country of Residence

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What it is

The notice states that personal information may be stored and processed on servers in the United States, Canada, or other global locations, and that appropriate safeguards will be applied to cross-border transfers consistent with applicable data protection law.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the legal basis for international data transfers and references the Data Privacy Framework for EEA, UK, and Switzerland transfers, with compliance obligations contingent on the continued validity of applicable transfer mechanisms under evolving regulatory and judicial developments.

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 provided to Starbucks may be processed in the United States, Canada, or other countries outside the user's jurisdiction, subject to the safeguards described in the notice. EEA, UK, and Swiss residents are directed to additional disclosures in the notice for information about the specific transfer mechanisms applicable to their data.

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The personal information that you provide us is stored and processed on servers owned by Starbucks and other companies in the United States, Canada or elsewhere around the world, including locations outside of the country or jurisdiction where you are located. Regardless of the company or person who processes your information and where it is processed, we will take steps to transfer and protect your information through appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws and this Notice.

Excerpt from Starbucks's Privacy Policy

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    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Starbucks Privacy Policy
Entity
Starbucks
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016046
Document ID
CA-D-00625
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d5e55caca30087576ff29e8885b4a497cdbdb144634f613e23bb0595052cacad
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 05:55 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Starbucks
Document: Starbucks Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-016046
Captured: 2026-05-07 05:55:31 UTC
SHA-256: d5e55caca3008757…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/starbucks/starbucks-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-016046/cross-border-data-transfers-including-processing-outside-country-of-residence/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Starbucks's Cross-Border Data Transfers Including Processing Outside Country of Residence clause do?

This provision establishes the legal basis for international data transfers and references the Data Privacy Framework for EEA, UK, and Switzerland transfers, with compliance obligations contingent on the continued validity of applicable transfer mechanisms under evolving regulatory and judicial developments.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, personal information provided to Starbucks may be processed in the United States, Canada, or other countries outside the user's jurisdiction, subject to the safeguards described in the notice. EEA, UK, and Swiss residents are directed to additional disclosures in the notice for information about the specific transfer mechanisms applicable to their data.

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