“We collect information you provide directly to us...The types of personal information we may collect include your name, display name, username, bio, email address, business information, your content...”
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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 discloses that vendors, service providers, and consultants with access to your information may scan, analyze, and review your content, messages, AI interactions, and associated metadata. The policy now explicitly states that these parties may use this information to train, test, and improve machine learning models and algorithms. Previously, the policy described vendor access only in terms of performing services such as hosting, analytics, and payment processing, without mentioning content analysis or AI model training. Under the revised terms, your posted content and communications may be analyzed by third parties for machine learning purposes.
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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