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.
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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.
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.
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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...
"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.).
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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"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
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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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.
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.
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