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Automatic Data Collection and Tracking Technologies

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What it is

Datadog automatically records your IP address, browser type, device details, location, and how you navigate the website every time you visit, using this for analytics and security.

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 defines the scope and purpose of automatic data collection infrastructure that operates independently of user action. This establishes the operational basis for Datadog's technical monitoring and analytics functions across its platform.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 7, 2026
First Seen
May 7, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4187 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Every visit to the Datadog website results in automatic collection of your IP address, geographic location, and detailed browsing behavior — data that may be shared with advertising and analytics vendors without explicit consent depending on cookie settings.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Use the cookie preference or opt-out mechanism on the Datadog website privacy page to limit non-essential tracking cookies. EU users should look for a consent management banner.

How other platforms handle this

Cerebras Medium

We, or vendors we engage, may automatically collect information about your use of our website or services through cookies and similar technologies. This may include navigational and network-related activity...

ZipRecruiter Medium

You may give us your Identity Data, Contact Data, Financial Data, Profile Data, and other information by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, e-mail or otherwise.

NVIDIA NIM Medium

NIM container releases that collect data, collect it for the following purposes: (a) to properly configure and optimize products for use with Software; and (b) to improve NVIDIA products and services.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

Excerpt from Datadog's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Automatic data collection via cookies and tracking technologies implicates GDPR Art.

Insight

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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
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 7, 2026
Last verified
May 7, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004901
Document ID
CA-D-00546
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0efbba6efb56756de753bf6e513dc0043fadbb2ddc3bbe86f349b216177c5b3f
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 14:06 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Datadog
Document: Datadog Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-004901
Captured: 2026-05-07 14:06:32 UTC
SHA-256: 0efbba6efb56756d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/datadog/datadog-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-004901/automatic-data-collection-and-tracking-technologies/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Datadog's Automatic Data Collection and Tracking Technologies clause do?

The provision defines the scope and purpose of automatic data collection infrastructure that operates independently of user action. This establishes the operational basis for Datadog's technical monitoring and analytics functions across its platform.

How does this clause affect you?

Every visit to the Datadog website results in automatic collection of your IP address, geographic location, and detailed browsing behavior — data that may be shared with advertising and analytics vendors without explicit consent depending on cookie settings.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

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