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Third-Party Data Receipt from Advertisers and Data Providers

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What it is

The policy discloses that Discord may receive demographic information and off-platform engagement data about users from advertisers and third-party data providers. This data is combined with information Discord already holds about the user.

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)

This provision establishes that Discord's data profile for a user may be augmented with externally sourced demographic and behavioral data from third parties, which has implications for data minimization compliance under GDPR and LGPD and may affect assessments of data sharing arrangements under CCPA.

Interpretive note: The provision discloses the practice in general terms without naming specific data providers or data categories, which creates uncertainty about the full scope of external data inflows and whether GDPR Article 14 transparency requirements are fully satisfied.

Clause Stability Stable

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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Discord may receive and combine demographic and behavioral data from advertisers and third-party data providers with information already collected from the user's Discord account. The policy does not specify a mechanism for users to object to this particular data receipt, though general contact with privacy@discord.com is available for rights requests.

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 exercise your right to object to or request deletion of personal data, including data received from third-party sources. Include your account details and specify the data categories you are requesting action on.

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We may also receive information about you from advertisers and third-party data providers, such as demographic information and how you engage with other products and services outside of Discord.

Excerpt from Discord's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates GDPR Article 14, which requires disclosure when personal data is obtained from sources other than the data subject, including the categories of data and the source.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

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
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-015796
Document ID
CA-D-00080
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 01:13 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Discord
Document: Discord Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-015796
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:13:36 UTC
SHA-256: d3e41efb5a2cc0f3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/discord/discord-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-015796/third-party-data-receipt-from-advertisers-and-data-providers/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Discord's Third-Party Data Receipt from Advertisers and Data Providers clause do?

This provision establishes that Discord's data profile for a user may be augmented with externally sourced demographic and behavioral data from third parties, which has implications for data minimization compliance under GDPR and LGPD and may affect assessments of data sharing arrangements under CCPA.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Discord may receive and combine demographic and behavioral data from advertisers and third-party data providers with information already collected from the user's Discord account. The policy does not specify a mechanism for users to object to this particular data receipt, though general contact with privacy@discord.com is available for rights requests.

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