Provision record
Activision · Activision Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Gameplay and Behavioral Data Collection

Medium severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 290 of 352 platforms
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Activision and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF
Document Record

What it is

Activision collects detailed records of how you play their games, including scores, achievements, replays, and how you interact with other players.

This analysis describes what Activision's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Detailed gameplay behavioral data enables profiling of individual users over time and can be combined with device identifiers and advertising data to build comprehensive user profiles used for targeted advertising and product decisions.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 9, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Every game session, score, in-game interaction, and player communication may be logged and retained by Activision, creating a detailed behavioral profile that can inform both product development and targeted advertising.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Submit a data deletion request at https://privacy.activision.com to request deletion of gameplay and behavioral data associated with your account.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

To stop us collecting your location information, you can update your device settings, stop using the Service, or uninstall our mobile apps.

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
Gameplay and Usage Information: We collect information about your use of our Properties. This may include information about what games you play, your game progress, scores, achievements, game replays, matches, and interactions with other players, as well as information about how you interact with our websites, products and services.

Excerpt from Activision's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Gameplay and behavioral data constitutes personal data under GDPR where it is linked to an identifiable individual.

Insight

Unlock the full institutional analysis

Enforcement risk, jurisdiction flags, contract triggers, and due diligence action items.

Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Activision Privacy Policy
Entity
Activision
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007619
Document ID
CA-D-00308
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
6e06cfe496f382ae1146d1aec7e46cbbd739a4c0507254fbb5ba12ebe49d87b0
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 12:06 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Activision
Document: Activision Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-007619
Captured: 2026-04-18 12:06:35 UTC
SHA-256: 6e06cfe496f382ae…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/activision/activision-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-007619/gameplay-and-behavioral-data-collection/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Related Analysis

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Activision's Gameplay and Behavioral Data Collection clause do?

Detailed gameplay behavioral data enables profiling of individual users over time and can be combined with device identifiers and advertising data to build comprehensive user profiles used for targeted advertising and product decisions.

How does this clause affect you?

Every game session, score, in-game interaction, and player communication may be logged and retained by Activision, creating a detailed behavioral profile that can inform both product development and targeted advertising.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Activision?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Activision.