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Cookie and Cross-Site Tracking

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This analysis describes what Windsurf'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes the operational scope of data collection mechanisms available to the service provider and its partners. It specifies that tracking occurs both on the Windsurf platform and across external services through third-party technology deployments, creating persistent data collection activity across the user's digital activity.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operate under terms that authorize the collection of identifiable technical data (IP address, browser type, device information) and behavioral data (page views, clickstream, visit timing) through automated tracking technologies. The terms authorize sharing of this collected information with third-party analytics and advertising partners for analysis and use across their respective services.

How other platforms handle this

Arlo Medium

<!-- OneTrust Cookies Consent Notice start for arlo.com --> <script async data-cfasync="false" type="text/javascript" src="https://cdn.cookielaw.org/consent/dabf8452-cb28-42ac-b994-02f10392b33c/OtAutoBlock.js"></script> <script async data-cfasync="false" src="https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplate...

OpenAI Medium

We automatically collect certain information from your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Service, we collect information about the individual web pages or products th...

Netflix Medium

Cookies are small data files that are commonly stored on your device when you access websites and online services. The text in a cookie contains a string of numbers and letters that may uniquely identify a device and can contain other information as well. This allows the web server to recognize your...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store Personal Information, including your browser type, operating system version, domains, IP address, the URL of the page that referred you, referring/exit pages and information about your interactions with our Website (such as the time of your visit to our Website, page views, where you have clicked and Website traffic trends). We and our third-party partners collect information using cookies, pixel tags, or similar technologies. Our third-party partners, such as analytics partners, may use these technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different services.

— Excerpt from Windsurf's Windsurf Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
California AB 2013 AI Training Data Transparency
US-CA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Windsurf Privacy Policy
Entity
Windsurf
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004023
Document ID
CA-D-00486
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ca691298a1c366388f0a1f48ecc65849f0a7d07d6de5b840c646e62cf6239715
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 05:21 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Windsurf
Document: Windsurf Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-004023
Captured: 2026-04-30 05:21:09 UTC
SHA-256: ca691298a1c36638…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/windsurf/windsurf-privacy-policy/cookie-and-cross-site-tracking/
Accessed: June 17, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Windsurf's Cookie and Cross-Site Tracking clause do?

The clause establishes the operational scope of data collection mechanisms available to the service provider and its partners. It specifies that tracking occurs both on the Windsurf platform and across external services through third-party technology deployments, creating persistent data collection activity across the user's digital activity.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operate under terms that authorize the collection of identifiable technical data (IP address, browser type, device information) and behavioral data (page views, clickstream, visit timing) through automated tracking technologies. The terms authorize sharing of this collected information with third-party analytics and advertising partners for analysis and use across their respective services.

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