CA-C-003466
Perplexity AI — Perplexity Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
July 5, 2026
Severity
Changes
+106 sentences added · −31 sentences removed · 167 sentences modified
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Event Summary

Perplexity AI updated their Perplexity Privacy Policy on July 05, 2026. Change detected: 106 sentence(s) added, 31 sentence(s) removed, 167 sentence(s) modified. Document contained 322 sentences after update.

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Governance Analysis

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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
57e923c9fd9d9f2228aabfbaf9059b32021c8f2e8a0625bb6580e7284526d0f0
May 18, 2026 00:09 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
6b17fcf0959699360858874f9b84768a923ab852bb95e609d2181419a963b9bd
July 5, 2026 00:11 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
July 5, 2026 00:11 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Perplexity AI
Document: Perplexity Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-003466
Captured: 2026-07-05 00:11:48 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-05-perplexity-ai-perplexity-privacy-policy-3466/
Accessed: July 6, 2026
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Clause-Level Changes

New Provisions Added
Data Collection Scope
Medium

This new provision explicitly details comprehensive data collection practices including voice/audio data, making the scope of data collection more transparent to users.

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EEA and UK User Rights and Cross-Border Transfers
Medium

Addition of GDPR/UK GDPR-specific provisions signals compliance with European data protection requirements and outlines cross-border data transfer mechanisms.

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Policy Update and Notification
Medium

New provision establishes notice requirements for policy changes and defines consent through continued use, protecting users' understanding of evolving privacy practices.

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Provisions Removed
Corporate Transaction Data Transfer
Medium

Removal of this provision eliminates transparency about data handling in corporate transactions, potentially reducing user awareness of M&A-related data transfer risks.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Medium

Removal of explicit cookies and tracking technologies provision may indicate relocation to a separate cookie policy, reducing prominence of tracking disclosure in the main privacy policy.

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Provisions Modified
AI Model Training Use of Conversation Data
High

Current version adds explicit opt-out mechanism for conversation training and clarifies terminology from 'searches and interactions' to 'queries and conversations'.

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Third-Party Advertising and Analytics Data Sharing
High

Current version increases severity from medium to high, specifies types of data shared (identifiers, device information, inferred interest data), and adds analytics providers alongside advertising partners.

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California Resident Privacy Rights
Medium

Current version expands rights to include correction of inaccurate information and use/disclose/sell specificity, and adds reference to a privacy rights request form.

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Children's Privacy
Medium

Only minor wording change from 'that information' to 'such information'.

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Data Retention
Medium

Current version adds clarification that certain information may be retained longer for legal requirements or legitimate business purposes.

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1 provision unchanged.

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Document Context

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Document
Perplexity Privacy Policy
Entity
Perplexity AI
Captured
July 5, 2026
Source URL
https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy
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