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Privacy Policy Scope and Data Controller Status

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What it is

The Privacy Policy applies to all users of any Sourcegraph product or service and governs personal data that Sourcegraph collects and uses in its capacity as a Data Controller.

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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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that Sourcegraph acts as a Data Controller for personal data collected through its products, which under GDPR imposes direct legal obligations on Sourcegraph regarding lawful basis for processing, data subject rights, and accountability independent of the agreement's own terms.

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Interpretive note: The specific categories of personal data collected, purposes of processing, and data subject rights mechanisms are contained in the Privacy Policy document itself, which is not reproduced here; the full scope of Data Controller obligations cannot be assessed from this summary document alone.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This clause establishes that the Privacy Policy governs personal data Sourcegraph collects and uses as a Data Controller for all users of any Sourcegraph product or service. Under GDPR and analogous frameworks, data subjects have rights against Sourcegraph as a Data Controller, including access, correction, deletion, and portability rights depending on applicable law.

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You use any Sourcegraph product or service. The Privacy Policy covers your personal data that we collect and use as a Data Controller

Excerpt from Sourcegraph Cody's Sourcegraph Terms of Service

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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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Sourcegraph Terms of Service
Entity
Sourcegraph Cody
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016481
Document ID
CA-D-00798
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Sourcegraph Cody
Document: Sourcegraph Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-016481
Captured: 2026-07-09 14:41:59 UTC
SHA-256: dad75d49ec42e4dc…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/sourcegraph-cody/sourcegraph-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-016481/privacy-policy-scope-and-data-controller-status/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 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 Privacy Policy Scope and Data Controller Status clause do?

This provision establishes that Sourcegraph acts as a Data Controller for personal data collected through its products, which under GDPR imposes direct legal obligations on Sourcegraph regarding lawful basis for processing, data subject rights, and accountability independent of the agreement's own terms.

How does this clause affect you?

This clause establishes that the Privacy Policy governs personal data Sourcegraph collects and uses as a Data Controller for all users of any Sourcegraph product or service. Under GDPR and analogous frameworks, data subjects have rights against Sourcegraph as a Data Controller, including access, correction, deletion, and portability rights depending on applicable law.

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