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Midjourney retains usage data for shorter periods generally

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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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Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

Excerpt from Midjourney's Data Retention & Privacy FAQ

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

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-061992
Document ID
CA-D-00828
Evidence Provenance
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 16:49 UTC
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Entity: Midjourney
Document: Midjourney Data Retention & Privacy FAQ
Record ID: CA-P-061992
Captured: 2026-05-12 16:49:44 UTC
SHA-256: dc64a31f31e3763f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/midjourney/midjourney-data-retention-privacy-faq/provision/CA-P-061992/midjourney-retains-usage-data-for-shorter-periods-generally/
Accessed: Aug. 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Midjourney's Midjourney retains usage data for shorter periods generally clause do?

The clause states: “Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 275 platforms. See the full comparison.

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