TaskRabbit · TaskRabbit Privacy Policy

Cross-Border Data Transfer to US Servers

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What it is

TaskRabbit stores all user data, including data from Canadian and international users, on servers located in the United States, and by agreeing to the policy you consent to this transfer.

Why it matters

Users outside the US, particularly in Canada and the EU, may have stronger data protection rights at home that do not apply once their data is transferred to and processed in the US.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Cross-border transfer provisions for Canadian users may not meet PIPEDA adequacy requirements if consent is obtained solely through policy acceptance rather than meaningful opt-in; EEA/UK transfers must be underpinned by adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR Chapter V.

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Consumer impact

TaskRabbit collects extensive personal data including financial details, government-issued ID information, background check results, and precise location data, and shares this information with third-party advertisers and service providers. Users may receive targeted advertising based on their platform activity, and their data may be transferred to US-based servers regardless of where they reside. You can opt out of promotional communications via your Account Settings Notifications page, or request deletion of your personal data by submitting a Consumer Rights Request at https://support.taskrabbit.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360001457171.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over cross-border data practices involving US companies and can act on deceptive consent mechanisms for international data transfers.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
TaskRabbit Privacy Policy
Entity
TaskRabbit
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last verified
March 24, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00144004
Document ID
CA-D-00144
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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c412bddbfa416280033f6f6f7ca74cd1302b9ce35fd2efada9cb0d3958207c81
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: TaskRabbit | Document: TaskRabbit Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-00144004
Captured: 2026-03-24 07:01:20 UTC | SHA-256: c412bddbfa416280…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/taskrabbit/taskrabbit-privacy-policy/cross-border-data-transfer-to-us-servers/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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