Discord Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 24, 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Discord Inc. ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our services, including our website and applications (collectively, the "Services").
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, update your profile, send messages, or contact us for support.
| Data Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Account Data | Username, email address, phone number, and password. |
| Usage Data | How you interact with the Service, features used, and time spent on the platform. |
| Device Data | IP address, device identifiers, browser type, and operating system. |
| Content Data | Messages, images, and files you send, subject to our data retention policies. |
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve the Services. This includes processing your transactions, sending you technical notices, and providing customer support. We also use it to protect against fraudulent or illegal activity.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share your personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals outside of Discord except in the following cases:
- With your consent: We will share personal information when we have your explicit consent to do so.
- For legal reasons: We will share personal information if we believe in good faith that access, use, preservation, or disclosure is reasonably necessary to meet applicable law, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
- Service Providers: We provide personal information to our affiliates or other trusted businesses to process it for us, based on our instructions and in compliance with our Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We retain the personal information we collect for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you. You can usually do this through your account settings. If you have questions about your rights, please contact our privacy team.