Change record
CA-C-004783 Top 5%
Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Entity
Date detected
September 2, 2026
Effective date
September 2, 2026
Severity
Direction
Negative
Taxonomy
Transparency removal
Changes
−6 sentences removed · 1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

High Negative for users
Affected users
All users Minors EU users California residents

In an update detected on September 2, 2026, Midjourney removed six substantive sections from its Data Retention & Privacy FAQ, including sections on Introduction, Collecting and Using Your Personal Data, Sharing of Personal Data, Security of Personal Data, Children's Privacy, Links to Other Websites, Changes to this Privacy Policy, and Supplemental Terms for Certain Regions. The document was restructured to display a navigation menu of categories and documentation links instead of the previous privacy policy content. The operational effect is that previously published privacy disclosures and explanations of data practices, children's protections, and regional terms are no longer present in this FAQ.

6 protections removed

Consumers: Users no longer see documented explanation of what data Midjourney collects about them or how it uses that data.

Consumers: Users no longer see documented explanation of whether or how Midjourney shares their personal data with third parties.

Consumers: Users no longer see documented explanation of how Midjourney protects personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

Minors: A dedicated section explaining how Midjourney handles privacy for users under 16 or under parental consent requirements is no longer published.

EU and California residents: Users in the EU and California no longer see published supplemental terms explaining their specific legal rights and protections.

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What this means for you

The updated document removes previously published privacy policy sections that explained how Midjourney collects, uses, and shares personal data; how it protects that data; and how it handles privacy for children. These sections are no longer available in the FAQ. The removal of supplemental terms addressing regional legal requirements may also affect users in the EU and California who previously relied on these disclosures to understand their specific rights and protections.

What you can do

Review Midjourney's main Privacy Policy to verify whether the removed sections have been consolidated or relocated

Contact Midjourney directly to request written confirmation of their data sharing, security, and children's privacy practices if these details are no longer publicly documented

Historical Context

Across all monitored documents, Midjourney has made 2 significant changes.

2 of Midjourney's significant changes have been classified as negative for consumers.

Key Clauses Affected

Removed data collection and sharing disclosure

Previously published explanation of how personal data is collected, used, and shared with third parties is no longer present in the FAQ.

Removed children's privacy section

Documentation of children's privacy protections and requirements is no longer published in the FAQ.

Removed regional supplemental terms

Supplemental terms and conditions addressing legal requirements in specific regions (EU, California) are no longer present.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
fe778e1b0280b16f5895b90a98ee58d6a4d502061f6c6325c7e3825eca62cab9
August 29, 2026 00:19 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
5c73b939fd804e436ce68a688cb07841db0eb9f1563a08ef5d957b2ece1d1b8d
September 2, 2026 00:17 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
September 2, 2026 00:17 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: Midjourney
Document: Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Record ID: CA-C-004783
Captured: 2026-09-02 00:17:19 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-09-02-midjourney-midjourney-data-retention-privacy-faq-4783/
Accessed: Sept. 2, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Midjourney removed substantive privacy policy content from its publicly available FAQ, including sections on data collection, sharing, security, children's privacy, and regional supplemental terms. This change may create regulatory exposure under GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA, …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Entity
Midjourney
Captured
September 2, 2026
Source URL
https://docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/32083472637453-Privacy-Policy
Other changes to Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Previous change Aug 29, 2026
The change detected on August 29, 2026 involves a modification to Midjourney's documentation navigation structure. The word 'Style Reference' was …
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