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Prompts and Outputs Data Collection

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This analysis describes what Windsurf'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)

The provision creates an operational framework for data collection tied to core service functionality, establishing that user-submitted content and system-generated responses are subject to collection and retention policies. This directly affects the scope of information the service processes and maintains in relation to user accounts.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operate under terms that authorize collection of all Prompt and Output data submitted through the service, with such information potentially classified as Personal Information if linked to account identifiers or other maintained user data. The terms apply as written upon submission of content to the service.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Our Services allow you to submit text to the Services ("Prompts"), which generate responses based on your Prompts ("Outputs"). We will collect any information you choose to provide in your Prompts and this information may be reproduced in the Outputs. Prompts and Outputs may constitute or contain Personal Information, depending on how it is associated with your account and other information we maintain about you.

— Excerpt from Windsurf's Windsurf Privacy Policy

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
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
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Windsurf Privacy Policy
Entity
Windsurf
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 30, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008825
Document ID
CA-D-00486
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ca691298a1c366388f0a1f48ecc65849f0a7d07d6de5b840c646e62cf6239715
Analysis generated
April 30, 2026 05:21 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Windsurf
Document: Windsurf Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008825
Captured: 2026-04-30 05:21:09 UTC
SHA-256: ca691298a1c36638…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/windsurf/windsurf-privacy-policy/prompts-and-outputs-data-collection/
Accessed: July 4, 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 Windsurf's Prompts and Outputs Data Collection clause do?

The provision creates an operational framework for data collection tied to core service functionality, establishing that user-submitted content and system-generated responses are subject to collection and retention policies. This directly affects the scope of information the service processes and maintains in relation to user accounts.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operate under terms that authorize collection of all Prompt and Output data submitted through the service, with such information potentially classified as Personal Information if linked to account identifiers or other maintained user data. The terms apply as written upon submission of content to the service.

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