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Telemetry and Usage Data Collection

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Document Record

What it is

Tabnine collects information about your device, how you use the software, and code completion statistics to support and improve its service.

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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause discloses that Tabnine collects telemetry data including code completion statistics and plugin interaction data, which may include metadata about code patterns and development activity; users in privacy-sensitive roles should review what specific telemetry is collected.

Interpretive note: The full scope of telemetry collected and available opt-out mechanisms are not exhaustively specified in the terms; additional detail may exist in Tabnine's privacy policy.

Change history

removed May 23, 2026

Removal of explicit telemetry and usage data collection disclosure eliminates transparency about data collection practices that users were previously informed about.

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added May 14, 2026

New provision explicitly authorizes collection of telemetry, device information, and usage statistics, providing transparency about data collection practices for service improvement.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement authorizes collection of device information, system software data, code completion statistics, and plugin interaction data; users handling sensitive or confidential projects through Tabnine should review the privacy policy for details on retention, sharing, and opt-out options for telemetry data.

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
    Contact Tabnine's privacy team to submit a data deletion or access request, or to inquire about telemetry opt-out options for your account or IDE plugin configuration.

How other platforms handle this

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Strava Medium

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eBay Medium

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Tabnine may collect and use technical data and related information, including but not limited to technical information about your device, system and application software, and usage data regarding your use of the Services (including code completion statistics and plugin interaction data), to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support, and other services to you, and to improve its products and services.

— Excerpt from Tabnine's Tabnine Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Collection of usage and telemetry data from users in the EU/EEA implicates GDPR requirements for lawful basis, purpose limitation, and data minimization under Articles 5 and 6. ePrivacy Directive requirements may apply to device-level data collection. CCPA applies to California residents with respect to personal information collected through telemetry. Relevant authorities include EU national DPAs and the California Privacy Protection Agency. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The breadth of telemetry described (device data, system software, code completion statistics, plugin interaction data) covers a range of technical and behavioral information. Organizations deploying Tabnine in professional environments should assess whether telemetry transmission is consistent with their data governance policies and applicable privacy law. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA deployments require assessment of whether telemetry data constitutes personal data under GDPR and whether processing satisfies Article 6 lawful basis requirements. UK GDPR applies equivalent obligations. California residents have rights to know, delete, and opt out of sale/sharing of personal information under CCPA. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams should request Tabnine's data processing agreement and sub-processor list to assess whether telemetry data flows are consistent with GDPR Article 28 requirements. The document states data is used for 'improving products and services,' which should be assessed against data minimization and purpose limitation obligations. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations should review available telemetry opt-out mechanisms in Tabnine's IDE plugins and account settings, update their records of processing activities to include Tabnine as a data processor or controller as appropriate, and ensure that privacy notices to employees or users disclose Tabnine's telemetry collection where required by applicable law.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over data collection and privacy practices affecting US consumers, including disclosure and accuracy of telemetry collection disclosures.
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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 Terms of Use
Entity
Tabnine
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011530
Document ID
CA-D-00489
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
356a40424249254b7510ac45fe8018143e781d026da8f0dce3e9b6f59cd30ccb
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 03:37 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Tabnine
Document: Tabnine Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-011530
Captured: 2026-05-11 03:37:07 UTC
SHA-256: 356a40424249254b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/tabnine/tabnine-terms-of-use/telemetry-and-usage-data-collection/
Accessed: July 1, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

This clause discloses that Tabnine collects telemetry data including code completion statistics and plugin interaction data, which may include metadata about code patterns and development activity; users in privacy-sensitive roles should review what specific telemetry is collected.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement authorizes collection of device information, system software data, code completion statistics, and plugin interaction data; users handling sensitive or confidential projects through Tabnine should review the privacy policy for details on retention, sharing, and opt-out options for telemetry data.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 2 platforms. See the full comparison.

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