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Automatic Data Collection: Device and Online Activity Data

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What it is

The policy authorizes LangChain and its service providers to automatically collect device identifiers used for advertising, IP addresses, CPU and RAM usage, mobile carrier and network information, general location data, browsing and navigation history within the platform, and email open and click data.

This analysis describes what LangChain'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)

This provision establishes the scope of automatic data collection, which includes advertising identifiers and granular device metrics beyond what is strictly necessary for platform operation. The authorization to collect advertising identifiers and to share this collection with service providers has compliance implications under GDPR, UK GDPR, and US state privacy laws.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, LangChain and its service providers automatically collect device-level identifiers including advertising IDs, IP addresses, network and carrier data, and behavioral activity data such as navigation paths and email engagement metrics. This data collection occurs by default through use of the platform.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Access browser cookie controls or the cookie banner presented on the LangChain website to withdraw consent for non-strictly-necessary cookies. Blocking advertising IDs can also be done through mobile device privacy settings.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We and our service providers may automatically log information about you, your computer or mobile device, and your interaction over time with our Services, our communications and other online services, such as: Device data, such as your computer's or mobile device's operating system type and version, manufacturer and model, browser type, screen resolution, RAM and disk size, CPU usage, device type (e.g., phone, tablet), IP address, unique identifiers (including identifiers used for advertising purposes), language settings, mobile device carrier, radio/network information (e.g., WiFi, LTE, 4G), and general location information such as city, state or geographic area. Online activity data, such as pages or screens you viewed, how long you spent on a page or screen, browsing history, navigation paths between pages or screens, information about your activity on a page or screen, access times, and duration of access, and whether you have opened our marketing emails or clicked links within them.

Excerpt from LangChain's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Article 5 data minimization principles and Article 6 lawfulness of processing requirements, as well as UK GDPR equivalents, for EU and UK users.

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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
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Provision details

Document information
Document
LangChain Privacy Policy
Entity
LangChain
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013791
Document ID
CA-D-00805
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
afc560df488063657dd4a00d7001ec8e856f546cdcf87655a729a746dd27836d
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 15:51 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: LangChain
Document: LangChain Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-013791
Captured: 2026-05-12 15:51:49 UTC
SHA-256: afc560df48806365…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/langchain/langchain-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-013791/automatic-data-collection-device-and-online-activity-data/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LangChain's Automatic Data Collection: Device and Online Activity Data clause do?

This provision establishes the scope of automatic data collection, which includes advertising identifiers and granular device metrics beyond what is strictly necessary for platform operation. The authorization to collect advertising identifiers and to share this collection with service providers has compliance implications under GDPR, UK GDPR, and US state privacy laws.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, LangChain and its service providers automatically collect device-level identifiers including advertising IDs, IP addresses, network and carrier data, and behavioral activity data such as navigation paths and email engagement metrics. This data collection occurs by default through use of the platform.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with LangChain?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LangChain.