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Data Collection Categories

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision defines the scope of data collection activities that support service delivery and operational analytics. It establishes both direct collection (user-initiated submissions) and passive collection (automated tracking) as standard data gathering practices within the service terms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating the service will have personal identifiers and account details retained through direct submission, and usage patterns, device attributes, and behavioral signals collected through automated tracking mechanisms integrated into the service infrastructure.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect information about you in the following ways: Information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, register for an event, or contact us for support. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and other information you choose to provide. We also collect information automatically when you use our Services or visit our websites, including log data, device information, and information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.

— 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-007739
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-007739
Captured: 2026-05-09 22:15:28 UTC
SHA-256: eea29f87df222810…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/datadog/datadog-privacy-policy/data-collection-categories/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Datadog's Data Collection Categories clause do?

The provision defines the scope of data collection activities that support service delivery and operational analytics. It establishes both direct collection (user-initiated submissions) and passive collection (automated tracking) as standard data gathering practices within the service terms.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating the service will have personal identifiers and account details retained through direct submission, and usage patterns, device attributes, and behavioral signals collected through automated tracking mechanisms integrated into the service infrastructure.

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