Provision record
Stripe · Stripe Connect Platform Agreement · View original document ↗

User instructs Stripe to process User Data per policy

High severity Medium confidence Explicit document language Common · 279 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

How does the User instruct Stripe to process User Data?
The User instructs Stripe to process User Data as described in the Connected Account Agreement and Stripe's Privacy Policy.
What does the User instruct Stripe to do with User Data?
The User instructs Stripe to process User Data as described in the Connected Account Agreement and Stripe's Privacy Policy.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause constitutes the User's standing processing instruction to Stripe, meaning Stripe's data processing activities are authorised and scoped by those two documents.

Interpretive note: The excerpt uses an ellipsis ('User instructs Stripe to...process User Data'), indicating the full clause may contain additional processing instructions not visible in the quoted text. The canonical claim is limited to what the quoted language establishes.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

By agreeing to the Connected Account Agreement, the User authorises Stripe to process User Data according to the terms of that agreement and Stripe's Privacy Policy.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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User instructs Stripe to...process User Data as described in this Connected Account Agreement and Stripe's Privacy Policy.

Excerpt from Stripe's Connect Platform Agreement

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
GLBA
United States Federal
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Stripe Connect Platform Agreement
Entity
Stripe
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-066870
Document ID
CA-D-00874
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
285053180e3aa86aa2f31c6f50b34824c52dc7fb11edcaf98f2ef7727b7b48cc
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:03 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Stripe
Document: Stripe Connect Platform Agreement
Record ID: CA-P-066870
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:03:01 UTC
SHA-256: 285053180e3aa86a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stripe/stripe-connect-platform-agreement/provision/CA-P-066870/user-instructs-stripe-to-process-user-data-per-policy/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 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 Stripe's User instructs Stripe to process User Data per policy clause do?

The clause constitutes the User's standing processing instruction to Stripe, meaning Stripe's data processing activities are authorised and scoped by those two documents.

How does this clause affect you?

By agreeing to the Connected Account Agreement, the User authorises Stripe to process User Data according to the terms of that agreement and Stripe's Privacy Policy.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 279 platforms. See the full comparison.

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