91 Total
17 High severity
64 Medium severity
10 Low severity

Key Facts

Does deleting a Discord account permanently delete identifying information?
Deleting a Discord account permanently deletes identifying information and anonymizes other data as described in Discord's data retention policy.
What does Discord use certain user information to create?
Discord uses certain user information to create systems and models that can be automated to detect, categorize, and take action against prohibited content or conduct.
Can Discord use user information to create systems that detect prohibited content?
Discord uses certain user information to create systems and models that can be automated to detect, categorize, and take action against prohibited content or conduct.
Under what conditions may users invoke binding arbitration?
Under certain conditions specified by the Data Privacy Framework principles, users may be able to invoke binding arbitration to resolve a complaint.
What may users do under certain conditions specified by the Data Privacy Framework principles?
Under certain conditions specified by the Data Privacy Framework principles, users may be able to invoke binding arbitration to resolve a complaint.
May Discord disclose information if evaluating a merger or sale?
Discord may disclose user information if Discord is evaluating or engaging in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale, transfer, or change in ownership of Discord or any of its assets.
When may Discord disclose user information?
Discord may disclose user information in response to a request for information if Discord believes disclosure is required by law, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
May Discord disclose information if required by law?
Discord may disclose user information in response to a request for information if Discord believes disclosure is required by law, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
Does Discord sell users' personal information?
Discord states it does not sell users' personal information.
What does Discord use user information to monitor for?
Discord uses user information to monitor for and take action against users and content that violate its Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and other policies.
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Summary

Discord's Privacy Policy explains what data Discord collects, how it uses that data, and when it shares it with others. Discord uses your information to enforce its rules, show you sponsored content, and improve its features—including by using content you post in larger spaces. You can request a copy of your data through User Settings and delete your account, which permanently removes your identifying information and anonymizes other data.

Analysis

Discord's Privacy Policy establishes the conditions under which Discord collects, uses, shares, and retains user information. Discord uses user information to power enforcement systems—including automated models that detect and act against prohibited content—to surface sponsored content, and to develop and improve its services using content posted in larger spaces. The policy permits disclosure of user information to third parties in corporate transaction contexts (including during evaluation phases), in response to legal requests Discord believes are required by law, and in limited form to advertising platforms for prospective-user targeting and ad measurement. Users retain rights to request a data copy within 30 days and to permanently delete identifying information, with other data anonymized per Discord's data retention policy; Discord explicitly states it does not sell personal information.

What this means for you

As an individual user, your information is used by Discord to monitor and enforce its policies, to surface sponsored content tailored to you, and—for content posted in larger spaces—to develop and improve Discord's services and safety features. Discord may combine information it holds about you with data received from other users and third parties. Your information may be shared with third parties during corporate transactions (even at the evaluation stage) and in response to legal requests Discord believes are required by law. Discord does not sell your personal information. You can request a copy of the data Discord holds about you by going to User Settings, and Discord states it will provide that data packet within 30 days.

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Mapped Governance Frameworks

BIPA
Illinois, USA
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CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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COPPA
United States Federal
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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GDPR
European Union
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
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UK GDPR
United Kingdom
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
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VPPA
United States Federal
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