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We transfer personal data from the European Economic Area and Switzerland to other countries, some of which have not been determined by the European Commission to have an adequate level of data protection. When we do so, we use a variety of legal mechanisms, including contracts
Patreon complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF), the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (Swiss-U.S. DPF) as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
As required by applicable law, we collect and process information about individuals in the EEA, Switzerland, and UK only where we have a legal basis for doing so.
"If you are a resident of the EEA or the Stripe entity accountable for your Personal Data is otherwise subject to the GDPR, and you believe our processing of your information contradicts the GDPR, you may direct your questions or complaints to the Irish Data Protection Commission.Excerpt from Stripe's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “If you are a resident of the EEA or the Stripe entity accountable for your Personal Data is otherwise subject to the GDPR, and you believe our processing of your information contradicts the GDPR, you may direct your questions or complaints to the Irish Data Protection Commission.”
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