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Telemetry and Usage Data Collection

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What it is

The policy states that Tabnine collects telemetry data from plugin usage including feature interactions, usage frequency, performance metrics, and error logs, used for product improvement purposes.

This analysis describes what Tabnine'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 telemetry data is collected by default from plugin users. For enterprise deployments, the scope of telemetry collection and the ability to disable it at an organizational level is operationally significant for both privacy compliance and confidentiality management.

Interpretive note: The policy's language on telemetry opt-out availability and its scope (free tier vs. paid tier) required contextual inference due to document truncation.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 20, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

removed Jul 31, 2026

Removal of specific telemetry disclosure eliminates granular detail about usage data collection and performance monitoring, potentially reducing user transparency.

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added May 23, 2026

This new provision specifically details telemetry collection practices including plugin-specific data points, providing greater transparency about the scope of usage monitoring beyond general technical data.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Tabnine's plugin collects telemetry data about how developers interact with the tool by default. Paid plan users may have access to telemetry disable settings within the plugin configuration.

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.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Access the Tabnine plugin settings within your IDE and locate the telemetry or data collection toggle. Paid plan users may disable telemetry to restrict usage data collection. Free-tier users should contact privacy@tabnine.com to inquire about available opt-out options.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

Roblox Medium

To stop us collecting your location information, you can update your device settings, stop using the Service, or uninstall our mobile apps.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We collect telemetry data including information about how you use the Tabnine plugin, such as the features you use, the frequency of use, performance data, and error logs. This data is used to improve our products and services.

Excerpt from Tabnine's Privacy Policy

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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
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Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
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
Tabnine Privacy Policy
Entity
Tabnine
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012500
Document ID
CA-D-00488
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8e2f6795c8ea2c0373def93a236581bd5580dc227dacea17bf440306bbbda280
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 22:02 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Tabnine
Document: Tabnine Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-012500
Captured: 2026-05-20 22:02:38 UTC
SHA-256: 8e2f6795c8ea2c03…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/tabnine/tabnine-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-012500/telemetry-and-usage-data-collection/
Accessed: Aug. 1, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tabnine's Telemetry and Usage Data Collection clause do?

This provision establishes that telemetry data is collected by default from plugin users. For enterprise deployments, the scope of telemetry collection and the ability to disable it at an organizational level is operationally significant for both privacy compliance and confidentiality management.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Tabnine's plugin collects telemetry data about how developers interact with the tool by default. Paid plan users may have access to telemetry disable settings within the plugin configuration.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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