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Cookie and Tracking Technology Use

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This analysis describes what Datadog'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)

The provision establishes the operational framework through which Datadog collects behavioral and preference data via tracking technologies. This data collection supports the service's advertising functionality and informs targeted ad delivery practices across the platform.

Interpretive note: The operational effectiveness of cookie opt-out controls and whether they cover all advertising partner cookie placements cannot be assessed from the policy text alone; the Cookie Policy document would need to be reviewed for full specificity.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' browsing activity and engagement patterns are tracked through cookies deployed by Datadog for purposes including interest-based advertising. The terms authorize this collection as a standard service mechanism, with granular controls documented in the referenced Cookie Policy.

How other platforms handle this

Yelp Medium

We may modify the Terms from time to time. The most current version of the Terms will be located here. You understand and agree that your access to or use of the Service is governed by the Terms effective at the time of your access to or use of the Service. If we make material changes to these Terms...

Afterpay Medium

If you choose to open an Account, Afterpay may send you SMS messages. You agree to receive SMS messages at any time of day to each telephone number provided by you to Afterpay, regardless of whether such telephone number is on a corporate, state or federal do-not-call registry. You certify, represen...

Arlo Medium

<!-- OneTrust Cookies Consent Notice start for arlo.com --> <script async data-cfasync="false" type="text/javascript" src="https://cdn.cookielaw.org/consent/dabf8452-cb28-42ac-b994-02f10392b33c/OtAutoBlock.js"></script> <script async data-cfasync="false" src="https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplate...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (collectively, 'cookies') to collect and use personal information about you, including to serve interest-based advertising. For further information about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

— Excerpt from Datadog's Datadog Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DMA
European Union
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Datadog Privacy Policy
Entity
Datadog
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 9, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007737
Document ID
CA-D-00546
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
eea29f87df222810bb333ab93ed605ef0943fbe961b1c1ead1455f6cdf47ce71
Analysis generated
May 9, 2026 22:15 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Datadog
Document: Datadog Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-007737
Captured: 2026-05-09 22:15:28 UTC
SHA-256: eea29f87df222810…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/datadog/datadog-privacy-policy/cookie-and-tracking-technology-use/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Datadog's Cookie and Tracking Technology Use clause do?

The provision establishes the operational framework through which Datadog collects behavioral and preference data via tracking technologies. This data collection supports the service's advertising functionality and informs targeted ad delivery practices across the platform.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' browsing activity and engagement patterns are tracked through cookies deployed by Datadog for purposes including interest-based advertising. The terms authorize this collection as a standard service mechanism, with granular controls documented in the referenced Cookie Policy.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 30 platforms. See the full comparison.

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