Change record
CA-C-004884
Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Entity
Date detected
September 5, 2026
Severity
Direction
Negative
Taxonomy
Data collection expansion
Changes
+15 sentences added · −2 sentences removed · 78 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Medium Negative for users
Affected users
All users Paying subscribers Users in EU/EEA Users in California

Midjourney's privacy policy, updated in an update detected on September 5, 2026, expands the definition of personal data collected and clarifies how that data is used across multiple categories. The updated policy now explicitly lists additional data types including credit card information, organizational data, contact details, and data collected through third-party sources and tracking technologies. The revised language also reorganizes and expands the purposes for which Midjourney uses personal data, adding explicit language about purchase completion, subscription management, and event-related marketing, while maintaining existing purposes for service improvement, communications, and business transfers.

2 new obligations 3 obligations expanded

Consumers: Midjourney is now explicitly transparent about more categories of personal information it collects and stores.

Consumers: Midjourney now explicitly states it uses your data for additional purposes beyond service operation, including marketing for events and promotions.

Data controllers (organizations using Midjourney services): Organizations relying on Midjourney may need to review and update their vendor contracts to confirm alignment with the expanded data processing scope now disclosed.

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What this means for you

The updated policy explicitly discloses a broader range of personal data that Midjourney collects, including credit card information, location data, device identifiers, organizational information, and data from third-party sources. The revised terms also clarify expanded purposes for using this data, including purchase and subscription processing, marketing communications, event-related activities, and business analytics. The policy states that cookies and tracking technologies are used for marketing and advertising purposes where consent is obtained. You can review Midjourney's Cookie Policy for additional details about tracking technology use and manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

What you can do

Review the updated privacy policy to understand the expanded categories of personal data Midjourney collects.

Check Midjourney's Cookie Policy (referenced in the updated terms) to manage tracking technology preferences and cookie settings.

If you have concerns about data use purposes, review the opt-out mechanisms available for marketing communications as described in the policy.

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

Personal Data Collection Categories

Policy now explicitly lists credit card information, organizational data, location data, device identifiers, and third-party sourced data as collected personal data.

Use Purposes Expansion

Documented uses of personal data now explicitly include purchase completion, subscription processing, event-related marketing, and promotional activities.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

Policy clarifies that cookies and tracking technologies are used for marketing and advertising purposes where consent is obtained, with reference to separate Cookie Policy.

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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
8e951fca7168ed488d1fa2b20c24075d0fe1e9d61a63d2a862af2c341f613a00
September 3, 2026 00:21 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
d587d594bd7251ef3672cfccd90c826b5c0a645ecba4a54e1bcf84a46791bfb1
September 5, 2026 00:17 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
September 5, 2026 00:17 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: Midjourney
Document: Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Record ID: CA-C-004884
Captured: 2026-09-05 00:17:27 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-09-05-midjourney-midjourney-data-retention-privacy-faq-4884/
Accessed: Sept. 5, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

The update materially expands the documented scope of personal data collection and use purposes within Midjourney's privacy framework. For organizations that have adopted Midjourney services or integrate with Midjourney APIs, this change may require review …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Entity
Midjourney
Captured
September 5, 2026
Source URL
https://docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/32083472637453-Privacy-Policy
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