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California Resident Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

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What it is

California residents have the right to know what personal data Discord holds about them, request deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of their data for targeted advertising. Discord states it will not discriminate against users who exercise these rights.

This analysis describes what Discord'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 grants California residents specific rights under CCPA and CPRA, including the right to opt out of data sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising, which is directly relevant given the policy's disclosure of advertising data sharing with third parties.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

California residents can opt out of the sharing of their personal information for targeted advertising and request deletion of their data by contacting Discord at privacy@discord.com or through in-app settings. The non-discrimination provision states that exercising these rights will not result in degraded service.

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
    California residents can email privacy@discord.com to request deletion of personal information or to opt out of sharing for targeted advertising. You can also access these options in Discord's User Settings under Privacy and Safety.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you. You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. You also have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

— Excerpt from Discord's Discord Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates CCPA and CPRA, enforced by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and the California Attorney General. CPRA's definition of sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising is relevant given Discord's advertising data flows. The FTC may also have concurrent jurisdiction over related deceptive or unfair practices. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The opt-out right for sharing of personal information for targeted advertising is operationally significant given the policy's disclosure of advertising partner data sharing. Compliance teams should verify that opt-out mechanisms are accessible, functional, and honored within CPRA's prescribed timelines. JURISDICTION FLAGS: Applies specifically to California residents. Organizations with significant California user bases should ensure CPRA compliance programs address Discord as a service provider or third party depending on the nature of their relationship. The CPPA has active rulemaking and enforcement authority. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Businesses using Discord that have California employees or customers should assess whether their use of Discord involves personal information subject to CCPA service provider agreements. Discord's role as a service provider or third party under CCPA/CPRA depends on the nature of the business relationship and data use. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should confirm that the opt-out mechanism for targeted advertising data sharing is functioning and that requests are honored within the 15-business-day response period required by CPRA. Records of opt-out requests should be maintained per CPRA recordkeeping requirements.

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Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    The California Attorney General and California Privacy Protection Agency enforce CCPA and CPRA rights for California residents, including opt-out and deletion rights.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Discord Privacy Policy
Entity
Discord
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011374
Document ID
CA-D-00080
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
11e41c4ffecbf8321876d78db243c55104e4e84401916f2958e8289cf5d4ebc5
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 01:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Discord
Document: Discord Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-011374
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:13:36 UTC
SHA-256: 11e41c4ffecbf832…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/discord/discord-privacy-policy/california-resident-rights-ccpacpra/
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 Discord's California Resident Rights (CCPA/CPRA) clause do?

The policy grants California residents specific rights under CCPA and CPRA, including the right to opt out of data sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising, which is directly relevant given the policy's disclosure of advertising data sharing with third parties.

How does this clause affect you?

California residents can opt out of the sharing of their personal information for targeted advertising and request deletion of their data by contacting Discord at privacy@discord.com or through in-app settings. The non-discrimination provision states that exercising these rights will not result in degraded service.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 15 platforms. See the full comparison.

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