Stripe tracks your device, browser, IP address, and browsing behavior across its services using cookies and similar technologies, using this data for analytics and fraud detection.
Stripe collects device fingerprint data, IP address, and browsing patterns even from visitors to its sites and End Customers completing checkouts, creating behavioral profiles that may persist beyond any individual transaction.
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Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not intentionally gather Personal Data from such individuals. If you become aware that a minor has provided us with Personal Data, please notify us.
Geolocation data: Such as Global Positioning System ("GPS"), which we may collect with your consent if you have an account for financial Services, and IP-based geolocation data during your user experience or based on your mobile application settings... If you agree to let us track your precise geolo...
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, including to track information about your use of our website and to serve targeted advertisements. We work with third-party analytics and advertising companies that set cookies on our website and may track information about your online...
Behavioral tracking extends beyond what most consumers expect from a payment processor — your browsing activity, not just payment data, is monitored and used to build profiles for fraud detection and product analytics.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Cookie and tracking data collection implicates GDPR Art. 6 and the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended) requiring prior informed consent for non-essential cookies; UK PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003); CCPA/CPRA definitions of 'sensitive personal information' for precise geolocation and device identifiers; and FTC Act Section 5 for deceptive tracking practices.
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