# The Usage Data Collector

The Usage Data Collector collects information about how individuals are using the Eclipse platform. This information is periodically uploaded to servers hosted by The Eclipse Foundation. The intent is to use this data to help committers and organizations better understand how developers are using Eclipse.

### Targeted Users of the Data:

- Users of Eclipse
- Committers working on Eclipse projects
- ISVs and organizations creating Eclipse based software
- Enterprise IT departments that make extensive use of Eclipse technology
- Academic researchers who want to study how developers work

### More information

- What Information is Collected?
- How Does it Work?
- Terms of Use