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Data Collection Scope

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What it is

Midjourney collects your name, email, payment details, device information, IP address, how you use the service, everything you type or upload, and inferences it draws about your preferences.

This analysis describes what Midjourney'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 policy discloses a broad set of data categories collected across account, device, behavioral, and content dimensions, including the content of prompts and uploaded images, which may contain personal or sensitive information.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision means Midjourney collects not just account identifiers but also the substantive content of what you type (prompts) and upload, as well as behavioral and device data; users should be aware that creative and potentially personal content submitted via prompts is captured and retained by Midjourney.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, use the Services, or contact us for support. This includes: identifiers such as your name, email address, and username; payment information (processed through third-party payment processors); device and browser information; IP addresses; usage and interaction data; content you submit including prompts and uploaded images; and inferred preferences based on your use of the Services.

— Excerpt from Midjourney's Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The breadth of data collection described engages GDPR data minimization principles (Article 5), CCPA/CPRA disclosure requirements for categories of personal information collected, and FTC expectations for clear and conspicuous disclosure. Payment information processed through third-party processors may engage PCI DSS standards; the policy states payment data is handled by third-party processors, which limits Midjourney's direct PCI scope but does not eliminate vendor oversight obligations. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The collection of inferred preferences and behavioral interaction data, combined with content-level data (prompts, images), creates a rich data profile. The policy's reference to inferred preferences may require evaluation under GDPR's automated decision-making provisions (Article 22) if inferences are used to make decisions affecting users. JURISDICTION FLAGS: California residents have CPRA rights to know, correct, and limit use of sensitive personal information. EU/EEA users have GDPR rights to access and data portability. The collection of IP addresses alongside behavioral data may constitute processing of location-related data under some EU DPA interpretations. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Data mapping exercises should account for the full scope of data categories disclosed, particularly prompt content, which may contain third-party personal data. Vendor assessments should confirm that third-party payment processors maintain adequate data security certifications. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should verify that consent mechanisms and privacy notices at point of collection accurately reflect all categories listed in the policy. Data retention schedules should be documented for each category, particularly for prompt and image content that may be used for AI training.

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Applicable agencies

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Entity
Midjourney
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011984
Document ID
CA-D-00828
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
dc64a31f31e3763fff77bbf3fcb645d925ef20a453b61c9779b90767e2a4b4bc
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 16:49 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Midjourney
Document: Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Record ID: CA-P-011984
Captured: 2026-05-12 16:49:44 UTC
SHA-256: dc64a31f31e3763f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/midjourney/midjourney-data-retention-privacy-faq/data-collection-scope/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Midjourney's Data Collection Scope clause do?

The policy discloses a broad set of data categories collected across account, device, behavioral, and content dimensions, including the content of prompts and uploaded images, which may contain personal or sensitive information.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision means Midjourney collects not just account identifiers but also the substantive content of what you type (prompts) and upload, as well as behavioral and device data; users should be aware that creative and potentially personal content submitted via prompts is captured and retained by Midjourney.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 12 platforms. See the full comparison.

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