What can I do about this clause?

{'method': 'WEB_FORM', 'recipient': 'https://stripe.com/cookies-policy/legal', 'difficulty': 'EASY', 'action_type': 'OPT_OUT_ARBITRATION', 'instructions': "Review Stripe's Cookies Policy at stripe.com/cookies-policy/legal to understand what cookies are set and manage your preferences. Adjust your browser settings or use Stripe's cookie preference controls to limit non-essential tracking cookies.", 'deadline_days': None, 'deadline_hours': None}

Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC enforces against deceptive online tracking and behavioral advertising practices under FTC Act Section 5, and has issued guidance on cookie-based data collection.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Cookies and Tracking Technologies clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar Cookies and Tracking Technologies clauses across approximately 19 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies — Stripe

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What it is

Stripe uses cookies and trackers on its websites to identify you, remember your preferences, analyze your behavior, and serve targeted advertising.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Stripe deploys tracking technologies for advertising and analytics purposes, meaning your browsing behavior on Stripe-related sites contributes to a behavioral profile that may be used for targeted advertising and shared with third-party ad technology partners.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.

Opt Out of Arbitration

Review Stripe's Cookies Policy at stripe.com/cookies-policy/legal to understand what cookies are set and manage your preferences. Adjust your browser settings or use Stripe's cookie preference controls to limit non-essential tracking cookies.

Cross-platform context

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

Cookies enable Stripe to track your browsing behavior across its sites and potentially across other websites, contributing to the data profile used for advertising and analytics purposes.

View original clause language

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Sites and in our Services. These technologies help us authenticate users, remember your preferences, understand how you use our Sites and Services, and deliver relevant advertising. For more information about our use of cookies, please review our Cookies Policy.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: EU/EEA cookie consent is governed by the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended) requiring prior informed consent for non-essential cookies, supplemented by GDPR Art. 6. UK PECR (SI 2003/2426) applies for UK users. CCPA §1798.135 requires opt-out mechanisms if cookie-based behavioral advertising constitutes a 'sale' of personal information. The FTC's guidance on online behavioral advertising and the IAB's Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) are relevant industry standards.

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC enforces against deceptive online tracking and behavioral advertising practices under FTC Act Section 5, and has issued guidance on cookie-based data collection.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Stripe Privacy Policy

Entity

Stripe

Document last updated

March 24, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 27, 2026

Last verified

April 27, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-003373

Document ID

CA-D-00106

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://stripe.com/privacy

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SHA-256

44d69cd19e1ca6f2b31785fb53f7c219f512832c75cd8b17d2cae72b6a1516d6

Verified

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Stripe | Document: Stripe Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-003373
Captured: 2026-04-27 12:23:52 UTC | SHA-256: 44d69cd19e1ca6f2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stripe/stripe-privacy-policy/cookies-and-tracking-technologies/
Accessed: April 29, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Cookies and Tracking Technologies