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Device and Technical Data Collection

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What it is

Discord automatically collects technical information about your device, including IP address, device type, operating system, browser, and device identifiers, along with a log of your activity times and interactions.

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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The collection of IP addresses, device identifiers, and behavioral logs enables Discord and its partners to associate activity across sessions and devices, which is relevant to advertising targeting, security enforcement, and analytics use cases described elsewhere in the policy.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Discord automatically collects your IP address, device type, operating system, browser information, and device identifiers each time you use the platform. This technical data is used alongside behavioral data for analytics and advertising purposes in addition to service operation.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Device information. We collect information about the device you use to access Discord, including the type of device, operating system, browser, IP address, and identifiers associated with your device. Log data. We automatically collect log data when you use Discord, including IP addresses, browser type and settings, the date and time of your requests, and how you interact with Discord.

— Excerpt from Discord's Discord Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Collection of IP addresses and device identifiers constitutes personal data under GDPR and implicates the EU ePrivacy Directive's requirements for device-level data collection. Under CCPA, device identifiers and IP addresses are defined categories of personal information. The FTC and EU/UK data protection authorities are relevant enforcement bodies. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. Automatic collection of IP addresses and device identifiers is standard practice for digital platforms, but their use in advertising profiling and combination with behavioral data creates a more significant processing profile. The ePrivacy Directive's requirements for consent to device-level data collection are relevant for EU/UK users. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA users are protected by both GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive regarding device-level data collection. California users have CCPA rights over IP addresses and device identifiers as defined personal information. Illinois users should note that device identifiers may intersect with BIPA considerations if biometric identifiers are involved, though this policy does not indicate biometric collection. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers should consider that device identifiers and IP addresses of employees accessing Discord may be collected and used for analytics and advertising purposes. This should be disclosed in employee privacy notices where required by applicable law. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should confirm that cookie consent mechanisms cover device identifier collection for EU/UK users and that the use of IP addresses and device identifiers in advertising profiling is disclosed in a manner consistent with GDPR transparency requirements. Data mapping should classify IP addresses and device identifiers as personal data subject to applicable rights.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has jurisdiction over automatic collection of device identifiers and IP addresses in the context of consumer privacy and advertising data practices.
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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-011376
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-011376
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:13:36 UTC
SHA-256: 11e41c4ffecbf832…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/discord/discord-privacy-policy/device-and-technical-data-collection/
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 Device and Technical Data Collection clause do?

The collection of IP addresses, device identifiers, and behavioral logs enables Discord and its partners to associate activity across sessions and devices, which is relevant to advertising targeting, security enforcement, and analytics use cases described elsewhere in the policy.

How does this clause affect you?

Discord automatically collects your IP address, device type, operating system, browser information, and device identifiers each time you use the platform. This technical data is used alongside behavioral data for analytics and advertising purposes in addition to service operation.

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