Do I need to disclose Paddle in my privacy policy?

Yes. Because Paddle processes payment information and personal data on your behalf, you must disclose it in your privacy policy. This is required under GDPR (if you have EU users) and CCPA (if you have California residents). Users have a right to know which third parties handle their data, and Paddle's role as a payment processor must be clearly explained.

What specific data does Paddle collect?

Paddle collects payment information (credit card details processed securely), email addresses, billing addresses, and complete transaction data including purchase history and invoice details. Paddle acts as a data processor, meaning it only collects data necessary to process payments and manage subscriptions on your behalf.

Do I need a cookie consent banner for Paddle?

No. Paddle does not set cookies itself during payment processing. However, if your website uses cookies for analytics or marketing, you'll need a consent banner for those separate tools. The payment processing flow itself does not trigger cookie consent requirements.

Who processes my customer data with Paddle and where is it stored?

Paddle.com Market Ltd, a company based in the United Kingdom, processes customer payment data. As a UK-based processor handling data from EU users, Paddle must comply with GDPR standards and data transfer regulations. You should verify Paddle's Data Processing Agreement to understand their security measures and any sub-processors they engage.

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Paddle is a payment processing and subscription management platform that handles transactions, billing, and recurring payments for digital products and services. Websites use Paddle to securely process customer payments, manage subscriptions, and generate invoices without building their own payment infrastructure.

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What data Paddle collects

Your privacy policy must disclose each of the following data types when you use Paddle.

Payment info

Billing address

Transaction data

When does Paddle trigger privacy obligations?

Installation and Data Flow

Adding Paddle to your site or app immediately triggers payment data collection. Paddle.com Market Ltd (UK-based) begins processing:

–Payment card information (PCI scope)
–Email addresses
–Billing addresses
–Transaction history and metadata

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What data Paddle collects

When does Paddle trigger privacy obligations?

Installation and Data Flow

Applicable Regulations

First Concrete Step

Where data goes

Common compliance pitfalls

Pitfall 3: No Sub-Processor Review or Consent

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What regulators look for

Key Audit Focus Areas

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to disclose Paddle in my privacy policy?

What specific data does Paddle collect?

Do I need a cookie consent banner for Paddle?

Who processes my customer data with Paddle and where is it stored?

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