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Privacy and Data Collection

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What it is

By using Stability AI's services, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy, which forms part of the terms of service.

This analysis describes what Stability AI'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 incorporates the Privacy Policy by reference, meaning users consent to data practices described in a separate document, which creates a compliance dependency on the Privacy Policy's content and any future updates to it.

Interpretive note: The adequacy of consent by Privacy Policy incorporation for GDPR purposes depends on the specific processing activities and lawful bases identified in the Privacy Policy; this provision alone does not confirm GDPR compliance.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users consent to Stability AI's data collection, use, and disclosure practices as described in the Privacy Policy when they use the services, and are bound by any updates to that policy as incorporated into the terms.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Review the Privacy Policy for information on your data rights and the process for submitting data deletion or access requests. Submit a data subject rights request through the mechanism described in the Privacy Policy.

How other platforms handle this

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When you visit the Careers portion of our websites, we collect the information that you provide to us in connection with your job application. This includes but is not limited to business and personal contact information, professional credentials and skills, educational and work history and other in...

American Airlines Medium

American does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children – persons under the age of 13, or another age if required by applicable law – other than when required to comply with the law or for safety and security reasons. Due to the nature of our Services, we may collect travel i...

GOAT Medium

We may collect information about your location, including precise geolocation information, when you use our Services. We use this information to provide location-based services, such as showing you products available in your area, and for other purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

— Excerpt from Stability AI's Stability AI Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA. Under GDPR, consent to a privacy policy incorporated by reference may not constitute a valid legal basis for all data processing activities; each processing purpose requires an identified lawful basis under Article 6 GDPR. The CCPA requires specific disclosures about categories of personal information collected and rights for California residents. The FTC Act may engage if data practices disclosed in the Privacy Policy are materially inconsistent with user expectations created by the terms. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium to High. The incorporation by reference of a separate Privacy Policy means that changes to the Privacy Policy may alter user consent without requiring re-acceptance of the Terms of Service. Organizations that have conducted GDPR data processing assessments based on a specific version of the Privacy Policy should monitor for updates. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK users should assess whether the consent mechanism described here meets GDPR standards for freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent. California residents should review CCPA disclosure requirements regarding data sale and sharing. The global scope of Stability AI's user base means multiple concurrent data protection frameworks may apply. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers and API users should request a Data Processing Agreement pursuant to GDPR Article 28 if they are acting as data controllers submitting personal data to Stability AI's platform. The incorporation by reference of the Privacy Policy is a due diligence trigger for vendor assessments. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should maintain a copy of the Privacy Policy version in effect at onboarding and monitor for updates. GDPR-subject organizations should confirm that Stability AI has identified specific lawful bases for each processing activity described in the Privacy Policy. Data mapping exercises should include Stability AI as a data processor or controller as applicable.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over consumer privacy practices and unfair or deceptive data collection disclosures under the FTC Act.
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  • State AG
    State attorneys general, particularly in California, have enforcement authority over data collection and privacy practices under CCPA and state consumer protection statutes.
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
California AB 2013 AI Training Data Transparency
US-CA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Stability AI Terms of Service
Entity
Stability AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011080
Document ID
CA-D-00329
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
c37555e39410017f27d67115f83f8336d2d37d144043b45c3e24b4e7b47ee52a
Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 05:27 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Stability AI
Document: Stability AI Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-011080
Captured: 2026-04-28 05:27:04 UTC
SHA-256: c37555e39410017f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stability-ai/stability-ai-terms-of-service/privacy-and-data-collection/
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 Stability AI's Privacy and Data Collection clause do?

This provision incorporates the Privacy Policy by reference, meaning users consent to data practices described in a separate document, which creates a compliance dependency on the Privacy Policy's content and any future updates to it.

How does this clause affect you?

Users consent to Stability AI's data collection, use, and disclosure practices as described in the Privacy Policy when they use the services, and are bound by any updates to that policy as incorporated into the terms.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 4 platforms. See the full comparison.

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