Change record
CA-C-001799
OpenAI Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
May 9, 2026
Effective date
May 9, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users Persian-speaking users

OpenAI's Privacy Policy was updated on May 9, 2026 with a single language modification in the document header. The change added Persian (فارسی) to the list of available language options for the policy. This is a formatting and localization update with no material change to the substantive privacy protections, data practices, or user rights outlined in the policy.

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What this means for you

This change adds Persian as a language option for accessing OpenAI's Privacy Policy. No substantive privacy terms, data practices, or consumer rights have been modified. The privacy protections and obligations previously stated in the policy remain unchanged.

This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
561942dbaa63797d40438f8e225dffa1686f56da2bda597dc89516aea867effb
May 5, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Current Version
d60bda7f8d0eab6be0066d8e4ddab4adac41f1b8d71c2f1b986414f95e8939c3
May 9, 2026 01:33 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
May 9, 2026 01:33 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-001799
Captured: 2026-05-09 01:33:07 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-09-openai-openai-privacy-policy-1799/
Accessed: Sept. 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This is a localization update with no substantive policy change. The addition of Persian language support does not modify any data handling practices, regulatory obligations, or contractual terms. No compliance action is required.

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
OpenAI Privacy Policy
Entity
OpenAI
Captured
May 9, 2026
Source URL
https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
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Previous change May 5, 2026
OpenAI removed language describing advertiser data partnerships and ad personalization controls for free users, while also removing the specific statement …
Medium Negative
Next change May 11, 2026
OpenAI updated its privacy policy on May 11, 2026 to explicitly authorize the collection and use of advertiser data from …
Medium Neutral
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