How many subprocessors does Linear use?

Linear lists 34 subprocessors on its published list, including Google LLC, Cloudflare, Inc., Datadog, Inc., Functional Software Inc. (Sentry), and PlanetScale, Inc. and 29 more.

Where does Linear process customer data?

The subprocessors named by Linear are located in United States, European Union, and Global, as stated on its list.

Does Linear use customer data to train AI models?

According to its AI terms, Linear does not use customer data to train AI models: “Linear will not use Customer Data, including Prompts or Outputs, to train, fine-tune, or otherwise improve Linear's own AI models.”

Which AI model providers does Linear send customer data to?

Amazon Web Services, Inc, Anthropic, Braintrust Data Inc., Cohere, Fireworks AI, Inc, Google LLC, OpenAI, and TypeSafe AI, Inc. are named in Linear's DPA: “Google LLC | Cloud provider, artificial intelligence, collaboration / productivity | United States, European Union”

How quickly does Linear report a personal data breach to customers?

According to its DPA, Linear reports a personal data breach to customers without undue delay, with no set deadline: “In the event of a Personal Data Breach, Linear shall, without undue delay, inform Customer of the Personal Data Breach”

How much notice does Linear give before adding a subprocessor?

Linear's DPA gives 30 days' notice of a new subprocessor, the time customers have to object: “At least thirty (30) days before enabling any third party other than existing Authorized Sub-Processors to access or participate in the processing of Personal Data, Linear will add such third party to the List and notify Customer via email.”

How does Linear transfer personal data outside the EU?

Linear's DPA relies on standard contractual clauses: “The parties agree that ex-EEA Transfers are made pursuant to the EU SCCs, which are deemed entered into (and incorporated into this DPA by this reference) and completed as follows:”

Which security certifications does Linear list?

Linear's trust page lists ISO 27001 and HIPAA.

When was Linear's subprocessor list last checked?

ClauseTrail last checked Linear's subprocessor list on October 2, 2026. Lists are re-checked daily.

How do I find out when Linear adds or removes a subprocessor?

ClauseTrail monitors Linear's subprocessor list, DPA, privacy policy and terms and emails you the exact change — who was added or removed and what the page said before and after. The first vendors are free.

Linear Subprocessors List (October 2026): Changes and History

Linear subprocessors (October 2026)

#	Subprocessor	Purpose	Location
1	Google LLC	Cloud provider, artificial intelligence, collaboration / productivity	United States, European Union
2	Cloudflare, Inc.	Cloud provider	Global
3	Datadog, Inc.	Cloud monitoring	United States
4	Functional Software Inc. (Sentry)	Cloud monitoring	United States
5	PlanetScale, Inc.	Managed database services	United States, European Union
6	Amazon Web Services, Inc	Cloud provider, artificial intelligence	United States, European Union
7	turbopuffer Inc.	Search	United States, European Union
8	Anthropic, PBC	Artificial intelligence	United States, European Union
9	OpenAI OpCo, LLC	Artificial intelligence	United States, European Union
10	Fireworks AI, Inc	Artificial intelligence	United States
11	TypeSafe AI, Inc.	Artificial intelligence	United States
12	Modal Labs, Inc.	Cloud provider	United States, European Union
13	The Pierre Computer Company, Inc	Code storage and processing	United States, European Union
14	Cohere Inc	Artificial intelligence	United States, European Union
15	Braintrust Data Inc.	Artificial intelligence	United States
16	Retool Inc.	Product analytics and management	United States
17	PostHog, Inc	Product analytics	United States
18	Intercom, Inc.	Customer support	United States
19	Pylon Labs, Inc.	Customer support	United States
20	HubSpot, Inc.	Customer relationship management	United States
21	Enterpret Inc	Customer support	United States
22	Stripe, LLC	Payments	United States
23	Slack Technologies, LLC	Collaboration and community	United States
24	Snowflake Inc	Data storage and processing	United States
25	Fivetran Inc.	Data storage and processing	United States
26	Hevo Data, Inc	Data storage and processing	United States
27	Hex Technologies Inc.	Data analytics	United States
28	AC PM, LLC (Postmark)	Email delivery	United States
29	ZenLeads Inc (Pocus)	Sales	United States
30	Outreach Corporation	Sales	United States
31	Gong.io Ltd	Sales	United States
32	Common Room, Inc	Sales	United States
33	Astrodon Corp (Loops)	Marketing	United States
34	Clay Labs Inc	Marketing	United States

AI and customer data at Linear

What Linear's own documents say, with the sentence each answer comes from.

Trains AI models on customer data: No

“Linear will not use Customer Data, including Prompts or Outputs, to train, fine-tune, or otherwise improve Linear's own AI models.”
AI terms, linear.app ↗
Sends customer data to AI model providers: Yes: Amazon Web Services, Inc, Anthropic, Braintrust Data Inc., Cohere, Fireworks AI, Inc, Google LLC, OpenAI, and TypeSafe AI, Inc.

“Linear engages third-party AI model providers that are listed on Linear's then-current subprocessor list (available at the URL referenced in the DPA) as subprocessors.”
AI terms, linear.app ↗
How to opt out: Customers can opt out of an AI Service or feature through administrator controls in the Service, and Linear will not re-enable it without customer action.

“If Customer has opted out of an AI Service or feature through Customer's administrator controls in the Service, Linear will not re-enable such AI Service or feature unless Customer re-enables such AI Service or feature through the Service or Customer expressly authorizes Linear in writing.”
AI terms, linear.app ↗
How long AI features keep data: Third-party AI subprocessors are contractually required to process customer data with zero data retention where commercially and technically feasible.

“Linear's agreements with AI subprocessors also require that such providers process Customer Data in a zero-data-retention manner, where such processing is commercially available and technically supported by the subprocessor.”
AI terms, linear.app ↗

Key DPA terms at Linear

What Linear's data processing agreement commits to, with the sentence each answer comes from. SCCs or the Data Privacy Framework: what's the difference?

Breach notification: Without undue delay, with no set deadline

“In the event of a Personal Data Breach, Linear shall, without undue delay, inform Customer of the Personal Data Breach”
DPA, linear.app ↗
Notice of a new subprocessor: 30 days ahead

“At least thirty (30) days before enabling any third party other than existing Authorized Sub-Processors to access or participate in the processing of Personal Data, Linear will add such third party to the List and notify Customer via email.”
DPA, linear.app ↗
Transfers outside the EU: Standard contractual clauses

“The parties agree that ex-EEA Transfers are made pursuant to the EU SCCs, which are deemed entered into (and incorporated into this DPA by this reference) and completed as follows:”
DPA, linear.app ↗
Customer data after the contract ends: Deleted or returned when the contract ends

“Following completion of the Services, at Customer's choice, Linear shall return or delete Customer's Personal Data, unless further storage of such Personal Data is required or authorized by applicable law.”
DPA, linear.app ↗
Audit rights: Through certifications and audit reports only

“Linear shall, either (i) make available for Customer's review copies of certifications or reports demonstrating Linear's compliance with prevailing data security standards applicable to the processing of Customer's Personal Data, or (ii) if the provision of reports or certifications pursuant to (i) is not reasonably sufficient under Data Protection Laws, allow Customer's independent third party representative to conduct an audit or inspection”
DPA, linear.app ↗

Certifications at Linear

What Linear's trust page lists, with the text each one comes from.

ISO 27001: Active

“ISO 27001 certified”
Trust page, linear.app ↗
HIPAA: Active

“HIPAA compliance”
Trust page, linear.app ↗

Documents we track for Linear

AI terms: checked October 2, 2026 linear.app ↗
DPA: checked October 2, 2026 linear.app ↗
Privacy policy: checked October 2, 2026 linear.app ↗
Subprocessor list: checked October 2, 2026 linear.app ↗
Terms of service: checked October 2, 2026 linear.app ↗
Trust page: checked October 2, 2026 linear.app ↗

Change history

Tracking since October 2, 2026. No change has been published since; additions, removals and document changes will appear here as they're published.

Linear subprocessors FAQ

How many subprocessors does Linear use?: Linear lists 34 subprocessors on its published list, including Google LLC, Cloudflare, Inc., Datadog, Inc., Functional Software Inc. (Sentry), and PlanetScale, Inc. and 29 more.
Where does Linear process customer data?: The subprocessors named by Linear are located in United States, European Union, and Global, as stated on its list.
Does Linear use customer data to train AI models?: According to its AI terms, Linear does not use customer data to train AI models: “Linear will not use Customer Data, including Prompts or Outputs, to train, fine-tune, or otherwise improve Linear's own AI models.”
Which AI model providers does Linear send customer data to?: Amazon Web Services, Inc, Anthropic, Braintrust Data Inc., Cohere, Fireworks AI, Inc, Google LLC, OpenAI, and TypeSafe AI, Inc. are named in Linear's DPA: “Google LLC | Cloud provider, artificial intelligence, collaboration / productivity | United States, European Union”
How quickly does Linear report a personal data breach to customers?: According to its DPA, Linear reports a personal data breach to customers without undue delay, with no set deadline: “In the event of a Personal Data Breach, Linear shall, without undue delay, inform Customer of the Personal Data Breach”
How much notice does Linear give before adding a subprocessor?: Linear's DPA gives 30 days' notice of a new subprocessor, the time customers have to object: “At least thirty (30) days before enabling any third party other than existing Authorized Sub-Processors to access or participate in the processing of Personal Data, Linear will add such third party to the List and notify Customer via email.”
How does Linear transfer personal data outside the EU?: Linear's DPA relies on standard contractual clauses: “The parties agree that ex-EEA Transfers are made pursuant to the EU SCCs, which are deemed entered into (and incorporated into this DPA by this reference) and completed as follows:”
Which security certifications does Linear list?: Linear's trust page lists ISO 27001 and HIPAA.
When was Linear's subprocessor list last checked?: ClauseTrail last checked Linear's subprocessor list on October 2, 2026. Lists are re-checked daily.
How do I find out when Linear adds or removes a subprocessor?: ClauseTrail monitors Linear's subprocessor list, DPA, privacy policy and terms and emails you the exact change — who was added or removed and what the page said before and after. The first vendors are free.