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Data Collection Scope

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What it is

When you create a Discord account and use the platform, Discord collects your email address, username, password, date of birth if provided, phone number if provided, payment details for subscriptions, and a unique user identifier assigned by Discord.

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 collection of email address, phone number, date of birth, payment method, and a unique persistent identifier means Discord holds a detailed profile linked to your real identity across your use of the service.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Discord's collection of email, phone number, date of birth, billing address, and a unique identifier creates a persistent identity profile. If you provide a phone number or date of birth, that information is retained and may be used for account security, age verification, or other disclosed purposes.

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
    Email privacy@discord.com to request deletion of your personal data. You may also submit a data deletion request through Discord's in-app Privacy & Safety settings.

How other platforms handle this

Stripe Medium

"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.).

Fly.io Medium

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...

Ledger Medium

At Ledger, earning and maintaining our users' trust is a top priority. That's why we are deeply committed not only to protecting your privacy and securing your personal data, but also to being fully transparent about how we handle it.

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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 provide your date of birth, a phone number associated with you, and a display name. If you purchase a subscription or digital content from us, we will collect a payment method and billing address. We collect usernames, display names, and other account information you provide.

— Excerpt from Discord's Discord Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Collection of email address, phone number, date of birth, payment method, and device identifiers implicates GDPR Article 5 data minimization and purpose limitation principles, CCPA definitions of personal information, and COPPA age-verification requirements for users under 13. The FTC has enforcement authority over deceptive or unfair data collection practices in the US. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The policy authorizes collection of a broad range of account identifiers and contact data. Collection of date of birth and phone number, while disclosed, may require review to confirm these fields are not collected beyond what is necessary for stated purposes under GDPR minimization standards. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA and UK users have rights to access, rectification, and erasure of this data under GDPR and UK GDPR. California residents have rights to know, delete, and correct personal information under CCPA/CPRA. Collection from users under 13 implicates COPPA verifiable parental consent requirements. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Organizations deploying Discord for business or enterprise use should ensure their data processing agreements with Discord address the categories of employee or user data collected at registration, particularly phone numbers and payment data. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should confirm that collection of phone numbers and dates of birth is tied to specific disclosed purposes and that data minimization obligations are met for EU users. Age verification processes for COPPA compliance should be audited.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over Discord's consumer data collection practices and can enforce against unfair or deceptive data practices under the FTC Act.
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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-011368
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-011368
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:13:36 UTC
SHA-256: 11e41c4ffecbf832…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/discord/discord-privacy-policy/data-collection-scope/
Accessed: May 13, 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 Discord's Data Collection Scope clause do?

The collection of email address, phone number, date of birth, payment method, and a unique persistent identifier means Discord holds a detailed profile linked to your real identity across your use of the service.

How does this clause affect you?

Discord's collection of email, phone number, date of birth, billing address, and a unique identifier creates a persistent identity profile. If you provide a phone number or date of birth, that information is retained and may be used for account security, age verification, or other disclosed purposes.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 12 platforms. See the full comparison.

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