If you use Vercel from outside the US, your personal data will be moved to and stored in the United States, where privacy protections may be weaker than in your home country.
This analysis describes what Vercel AI's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
For EU and UK users, transferring data to the US requires specific legal safeguards under GDPR and UK GDPR, and asserting broad consent as the transfer mechanism may not meet the required legal standard in all cases.
Interpretive note: The policy's reliance on consent as a transfer mechanism for routine international transfers may not satisfy GDPR Article 49 requirements as interpreted by the EDPB, creating legal uncertainty about the validity of this basis for EU users.
The updated policy establishes a new mechanism for resolving privacy disputes related to Data Privacy Framework transfers. Users in the EU, UK, and EEA who have unresolved privacy complaints can now submit them to VeraSafe for independent review, which will be conducted free of charge. Additionally, the policy introduces an explicit Right to Restriction, permitting users to request that Vercel limit processing of their personal information or restrict further disclosures in certain instances, particularly for sensitive information. You can file a complaint with VeraSafe by submitting required information at https://www.verasafe.com/privacy-services/dispute-resolution/submit-dispute/.
View change record →Your personal data will be transferred to and stored in the United States regardless of where you are located, and Vercel relies in part on your consent to that transfer, though EU/EEA users should note that GDPR requires additional transfer mechanisms beyond consent in most commercial contexts.
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"If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that information we collect will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Services or providing us with any information, you consent to this transfer, processing, and storage of your information in the United States, where the privacy laws may not be as comprehensive as those in your country.Excerpt from Vercel AI's SDK Privacy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Chapter V transfer restrictions, particularly Article 46 (appropriate safeguards) and Article 49 (derogations).
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For EU and UK users, transferring data to the US requires specific legal safeguards under GDPR and UK GDPR, and asserting broad consent as the transfer mechanism may not meet the required legal standard in all cases.
Your personal data will be transferred to and stored in the United States regardless of where you are located, and Vercel relies in part on your consent to that transfer, though EU/EEA users should note that GDPR requires additional transfer mechanisms beyond consent in most commercial contexts.
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