Privacy policy clauses for Vimeo Embeds
Vimeo Embeds is a video hosting and playback service that allows websites to display video content directly from Vimeo's platform. Websites use embedded Vimeo players to deliver professional video experiences without hosting video files on their own servers.
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What data Vimeo Embeds collects
Your privacy policy must disclose each of the following data types when you use Vimeo Embeds.
When does Vimeo Embeds trigger privacy obligations?
When Vimeo Embeds Triggers Obligations
The moment you embed a Vimeo player on your website or app, Vimeo Inc. (a US-based processor) begins collecting video viewing data and IP addresses from your visitors. This triggers immediate obligations under GDPR (if you have EU visitors), CCPA (if you have California residents), and ePrivacy Directive Article 5(3) (regarding cookie consent).
### GDPR applicability
If your site is accessible to EU residents or you intentionally target them, GDPR Article 13/14 requires you to disclose in your privacy notice that Vimeo collects viewing data and IP addresses. GDPR Article 6 requires a lawful basis for this processing; consent is the most common route. Article 28 requires a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Vimeo—Vimeo provides a standard DPA on request.
### CCPA applicability
If you have California visitors, CCPA Section 1798.100 requires you to disclose "personal information" categories you collect. Vimeo's collection of IP address and viewing behavior constitutes personal information under CCPA. You must provide a "California Consumer Privacy Act" notice.
