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This clause establishes that machine learning training is a named data collection activity, meaning user data may be used in and collected during model training processes.
Interpretive note: The excerpt is a short noun phrase without surrounding context, making it unclear what the full clause establishes about how or from whom data is collected in this context. The canonical claim is limited strictly to what the phrase states.
The updated policy explicitly discloses that Midjourney collects and uses a broader range of personal data than previously detailed, including the text and images in your prompts, your contact information, device identifiers, and data from third parties. The policy now states that this data may be used for AI training, marketing, business transfers, and other purposes. The policy also clarifies that cookies and tracking technologies are used for marketing and advertising with your consent where applicable. You can review Midjourney's Cookie Policy for additional details on tracking practices.
View change record →Data is collected from you as part of Midjourney's machine learning training process.
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We use data for analysis, research and product development, including training machine learning models. This helps us make our services more convenient and easy to use, enhance the safety and security...
We process your data for necessary purposes as described in the main Policy, and for secondary purposes. We use both human and automated means to process your data.
Comply with applicable laws, lawful requests, and legal process, such as to respond to subpoenas or requests from government authorities
"data collected through the process of training Midjourney machine learning algorithmsExcerpt from Midjourney's Privacy Policy
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This clause establishes that machine learning training is a named data collection activity, meaning user data may be used in and collected during model training processes.
Data is collected from you as part of Midjourney's machine learning training process.
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