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Jurisdiction-Dependent Privacy Rights at Company Discretion

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What it is

The policy states that privacy rights including access, deletion, correction, objection, and portability are available to users where legally required by jurisdiction, and that the company retains absolute discretion to grant or deny those rights where not legally mandated.

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)

This provision establishes that the availability of privacy rights outside legally mandated jurisdictions is at the company's sole discretion. Users in jurisdictions without comprehensive privacy statutes have no contractual entitlement to exercise the listed rights and may be denied requests at the company's discretion.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, the availability of rights including data access, deletion, and objection depends on the user's jurisdiction and applicable law. Users in jurisdictions without statutory privacy rights may submit requests to privacy@cognition.ai but the policy does not guarantee a response or compliance with such requests.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Submit a privacy rights request, including access, deletion, correction, or objection, by emailing privacy@cognition.ai. Identity verification may be required before the request is processed.

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Depending on where you live, you may be able to exercise certain privacy rights related to your personal information. If any of the rights listed below are not provided for under law for your jurisdiction, we have absolute discretion in providing these rights.

Excerpt from Windsurf's Privacy Policy

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Applicable agencies

  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Windsurf Privacy Policy
Entity
Windsurf
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015493
Document ID
CA-D-00486
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Windsurf
Document: Windsurf Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015493
Captured: 2026-07-09 08:07:32 UTC
SHA-256: 8ae03e5811c24ed5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/windsurf/windsurf-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015493/jurisdiction-dependent-privacy-rights-at-company-discretion/
Accessed: Sept. 15, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Windsurf's Jurisdiction-Dependent Privacy Rights at Company Discretion clause do?

This provision establishes that the availability of privacy rights outside legally mandated jurisdictions is at the company's sole discretion. Users in jurisdictions without comprehensive privacy statutes have no contractual entitlement to exercise the listed rights and may be denied requests at the company's discretion.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, the availability of rights including data access, deletion, and objection depends on the user's jurisdiction and applicable law. Users in jurisdictions without statutory privacy rights may submit requests to privacy@cognition.ai but the policy does not guarantee a response or compliance with such requests.

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