Infrastructure
Privacy policy clauses for SvelteKit
SvelteKit is an open-source web application framework built on Svelte that enables developers to build fast, interactive websites and applications. Websites use SvelteKit to render user interfaces, handle routing, and manage server-side logic without relying on third-party hosting or data processors.
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When does SvelteKit trigger privacy obligations?
When SvelteKit Triggers Privacy Obligations
SvelteKit itself is a framework-only technology with no built-in data collection, cookies, or third-party integrations. This means installing SvelteKit alone does not trigger privacy obligations—the framework is data-neutral.
However, obligations arise the moment you:
- –Add server-side routes that process user input (forms, logins, API calls). SvelteKit's server-side rendering and API routes can handle personal data in request bodies, headers, or session state. At this point, you must comply with GDPR Article 13 (transparency) and CCPA Section 1798.100 (consumer disclosure) by documenting what data flows through your application.
- –Implement authentication or sessions using SvelteKit's built-in session handling. Session data may contain user identifiers or profile information, triggering data processing obligations under GDPR Articles 5–6 (lawfulness and purpose) and CCPA Section 1798.140(ad) (definition of personal information).
- –Integrate third-party services via SvelteKit (analytics, payment processors, CDNs). This converts SvelteKit into a conduit for data sharing, requiring Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and vendor assessment under GDPR Article 28.
- –Serve end-users in regulated jurisdictions (EU, California, Canada). No threshold exemptions apply; GDPR applies to any EU resident's data regardless of your company size (GDPR recital 14).
