Sourcegraph substantially restructured its privacy policy to introduce detailed definitions of personal data categories and clarify its role as a Data Controller versus Data Processor. The updated policy now explicitly defines 15+ categories of personal data it collects (including Analytics Data, Usage Data, Device and Connection Data, and others), specifies how cookies and tracking technologies are used, and distinguishes between data it collects directly from users versus data it processes on behalf of customers. The policy removes the previous brief 'short version' format and replaces it with a comprehensive index and detailed definitions section, materially expanding transparency about data collection practices.
Data controllers using Sourcegraph: If you use Sourcegraph and collect data from your own users, you may need to update your privacy notice to reflect the specific data categories Sourcegraph collects on your behalf.
The updated policy establishes explicit definitions for 15+ categories of personal data Sourcegraph collects, including Analytics Data, Usage Data, Device and Connection Data, and AI feature usage patterns. Previously, the policy described data collection more generically; the revised language now specifies that Sourcegraph collects feature interaction data, user identifiers, prompt metadata, deployment information, and system configuration data. The policy clarifies that Sourcegraph acts as a Data Controller when collecting data directly from users and as a Data Processor when handling customer data under customer agreements. You can review the detailed definitions section to understand what specific data categories are collected and how they are used.
→ Review the updated Personal Data Definitions section to understand what specific data categories Sourcegraph collects about your use of the Services.
→ If you are an enterprise customer, verify that your organization has a Data Processing Agreement with Sourcegraph that covers the disclosed data categories.
Policy now explicitly defines 15+ categories of personal data collected, including Analytics Data, Usage Data, Device and Connection Data, and AI feature usage patterns, replacing previous generic descriptions.
Policy explicitly states Sourcegraph acts as Data Controller for direct user data and Data Processor for customer data processed under customer agreements, clarifying respective roles and governance.
Policy now specifies types of cookies used (Essential, Analytics, Marketing) and their purposes, replacing previous brief cookie description.
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Sourcegraph restructured its privacy policy to introduce detailed personal data definitions and clarify its Data Controller and Data Processor roles. The policy now explicitly discloses collection of Analytics Data, Usage Data, Device and Connection Data, …
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