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Third-Party Data Sharing and Embeddings

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What it is

Your code queries are sent to third-party AI providers. If your administrator enables the embeddings feature, a full copy of your code repository is also sent to a third-party AI provider.

This analysis describes what Sourcegraph Cody'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision discloses that enabling the embeddings feature triggers transmission of full repository contents to a third-party provider, which is an operationally significant data sharing event that may not be apparent to individual users and is controlled at the administrator level.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 12, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this provision, both individual code queries and, if embeddings are enabled by an administrator, entire repository contents are transmitted to third-party LLM providers. The scope of this data sharing is stated to be limited to service provision, but the activation of embeddings represents a broader data transfer than routine query processing.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

Google Gemini Medium

Third-party apps use data from Gemini consistent with their own privacy policies and terms.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Yes. Cody sends LLM Prompts to a third-party LLM provider. In addition, when an administrator turns on the feature to generate embeddings for a repository, a copy of the repository contents will be shared with a third-party LLM provider for the sole purpose of providing you the service.

Excerpt from Sourcegraph Cody's Usage and Privacy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Transmission of full repository contents to third-party providers engages GDPR data transfer requirements, including requirements for data processing agreements and, for cross-border transfers, appropriate transfer mechanisms.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →
  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Sourcegraph Cody Usage and Privacy
Entity
Sourcegraph Cody
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011943
Document ID
CA-D-00817
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b8ff7d30f484b2079ef67f58f5a212ce1a3c8e732db00a2420391e9f5a6bdb14
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 16:26 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Sourcegraph Cody
Document: Sourcegraph Cody Usage and Privacy
Record ID: CA-P-011943
Captured: 2026-05-12 16:26:00 UTC
SHA-256: b8ff7d30f484b207…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/sourcegraph-cody/sourcegraph-cody-usage-and-privacy/provision/CA-P-011943/third-party-data-sharing-and-embeddings/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sourcegraph Cody's Third-Party Data Sharing and Embeddings clause do?

This provision discloses that enabling the embeddings feature triggers transmission of full repository contents to a third-party provider, which is an operationally significant data sharing event that may not be apparent to individual users and is controlled at the administrator level.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this provision, both individual code queries and, if embeddings are enabled by an administrator, entire repository contents are transmitted to third-party LLM providers. The scope of this data sharing is stated to be limited to service provision, but the activation of embeddings represents a broader data transfer than routine query processing.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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