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Data Collection Scope

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What it is

Datadog collects names, email addresses, company names, job titles, payment information, and behavioral data such as pages viewed and links clicked when you use its website or sign up for services.

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 policy authorizes collection of a broad range of professional and behavioral identifiers, including payment information and clickstream data, which are used for service delivery, marketing, and analytics purposes.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The policy states Datadog collects identifiers including name, email, postal address, payment information, company name, and job title, as well as browsing and interaction data on its website; this data is used for service provision, marketing, and may be shared with third-party partners.

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
    Email privacy@datadoghq.com to request access to or deletion of personal data Datadog holds about you. Specify the categories of data you are requesting or wish deleted.

How other platforms handle this

Discord Medium

We collect the following information when you register for and use our services: Account information. You can create a Discord account by providing an email address and creating a username and password. When you create an account, we will assign you a unique identifier. If you choose to, you may pro...

Stripe Medium

"Personal Data" refers to any information associated with an identified or identifiable individual, which can include data that you provide to us, and that we collect about you during your interaction with our Services (such as device information, IP address, etc.).

Fly.io Medium

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us for support. This includes: Account information (name, email address, password); Payment information (credit card details, billing address); Profile information (company name, job ti...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, fill out a form, make a purchase, communicate with us via third-party social media sites, request customer support or otherwise communicate with us. The types of information we may collect include your name, email address, postal address, credit card and other payment information, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide. We also collect information about your use of the Sites, such as the pages you view, the links you click, and other actions you take in connection with the Sites and our services.

— Excerpt from Datadog's Datadog Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The collection of identifiers, behavioral data, and payment information implicates GDPR Article 6 lawful basis requirements, CCPA disclosure obligations for categories of personal information collected, and PCI DSS standards for payment card data. The FTC Act applies to any representations about data handling practices. EU data protection authorities and the California Privacy Protection Agency are relevant enforcement bodies. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The breadth of data categories collected, including payment information and behavioral clickstream data, requires clearly documented lawful bases under GDPR for each processing purpose. The commingling of marketing and service delivery purposes for the same data set may require separate consent or legitimate interest assessments depending on jurisdiction. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK users require a valid lawful basis for each processing purpose; reliance on legitimate interests for marketing-related processing may face scrutiny. California residents are entitled to disclosure of the specific categories of personal information collected and the purposes for collection under CCPA. Payment data handling creates PCI DSS obligations regardless of jurisdiction. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement teams should confirm that Datadog's payment processing practices are covered by appropriate PCI DSS certifications and that any sub-processors handling payment data are identified in the DPA. The scope of behavioral data collection should be assessed against employer or enterprise acceptable use policies if employees are using Datadog-integrated tools. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should verify that the categories of data disclosed in this policy align with Datadog's actual collection practices, and that any subsequent updates to data collection are reflected in updated privacy notices as required under GDPR Article 13/14 and CCPA.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices related to consumer data collection and use, relevant to Datadog's website visitor data practices.
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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-011200
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-011200
Captured: 2026-05-09 22:15:28 UTC
SHA-256: eea29f87df222810…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/datadog/datadog-privacy-policy/data-collection-scope/
Accessed: May 13, 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 Data Collection Scope clause do?

The policy authorizes collection of a broad range of professional and behavioral identifiers, including payment information and clickstream data, which are used for service delivery, marketing, and analytics purposes.

How does this clause affect you?

The policy states Datadog collects identifiers including name, email, postal address, payment information, company name, and job title, as well as browsing and interaction data on its website; this data is used for service provision, marketing, and may be shared with third-party partners.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 12 platforms. See the full comparison.

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