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This clause defines the scope of personal data Medium collects from direct user input, which encompasses a wide range of identifying and substantive information.
Interpretive note: The excerpt uses 'may collect', which is a limiting qualifier preserved in the canonical claim implicitly by the list format but not explicitly stated. The excerpt likely contains additional categories of personal information beyond those listed; only those explicitly named in the excerpt are included.
The updated policy states that Medium and its vendors may scan, analyze, and review your content, messages, AI interactions, and associated metadata. Data sharing now explicitly includes information you submitted or posted through the service, extending beyond infrastructure support to machine learning model training and improvement. The policy does not indicate an opt-out mechanism or granular user control over this specific use of content.
View change record →Information you actively provide to Medium — including identity details, contact information, and content you create — is collected and held by Medium.
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This clause defines the scope of personal data Medium collects from direct user input, which encompasses a wide range of identifying and substantive information.
Information you actively provide to Medium — including identity details, contact information, and content you create — is collected and held by Medium.
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