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Cookie and Tracking Technology Use

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the operational scope of data collection mechanisms available to the service and its partners. By authorizing multiple tracking technology categories for distinct purposes—service functionality versus advertising—the clause defines the technical infrastructure through which user activity information is systematically collected and processed.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating under these terms authorize the deployment of persistent and non-persistent tracking technologies across their interactions with the service. The terms specify that collected data regarding browsing activity, device information, and user preferences will be processed by Discord and designated service providers for both service operations and advertising applications.

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Afterpay Medium

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Arlo Medium

<!-- OneTrust Cookies Consent Notice start for arlo.com --> <script async data-cfasync="false" type="text/javascript" src="https://cdn.cookielaw.org/consent/dabf8452-cb28-42ac-b994-02f10392b33c/OtAutoBlock.js"></script> <script async data-cfasync="false" src="https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplate...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We and our service providers may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixel tags, web beacons, device fingerprinting, and local storage) to collect information about your browsing activity, device, and preferences. Some of these technologies help us provide and improve our services. Others are used for advertising purposes.

— Excerpt from Discord's Discord Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

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-005861
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-005861
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:13:36 UTC
SHA-256: 11e41c4ffecbf832…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/discord/discord-privacy-policy/cookie-and-tracking-technology-use/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Discord's Cookie and Tracking Technology Use clause do?

The provision establishes the operational scope of data collection mechanisms available to the service and its partners. By authorizing multiple tracking technology categories for distinct purposes—service functionality versus advertising—the clause defines the technical infrastructure through which user activity information is systematically collected and processed.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating under these terms authorize the deployment of persistent and non-persistent tracking technologies across their interactions with the service. The terms specify that collected data regarding browsing activity, device information, and user preferences will be processed by Discord and designated service providers for both service operations and advertising applications.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 30 platforms. See the full comparison.

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