CA-C-003582
Character.AI — Character.ai Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
July 10, 2026
Effective date
July 10, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users content creators
Taxonomy
Disclosure requirement change
Changes
−1 sentence removed · 19 sentences modified
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Event Summary

Character.AI updated its Privacy Policy on July 10, 2026 with 19 modified sentences and 1 removed sentence, primarily affecting UI text and terminology. The changes include rewording of feature descriptions, error messages, and user interface labels across Lorebook creation, account linking, and character management sections. These appear to be clarifications and UI refinements rather than material changes to data practices, user rights, or privacy obligations.

LOW

Consumer Impact

The updated Privacy Policy refines how Character.AI describes its Lorebook feature and user interface interactions. Specifically, the revised language clarifies that Lorebook changes will be shown to others who can see the content, and that users lose unpublished changes when discarding edits. The policy also updates error messaging and feature labeling across character creation and account management. These changes do not materially expand Character.AI's authority over user data or rights, but rather clarify operational and interface terminology.

Governance Analysis

The updated language clarifies how Character.AI describes its Lorebook feature and character management functionality to users. These refinements affect how users understand what happens when they publish changes or discard edits, ensuring clearer communication of feature behavior rather than substantive changes to privacy practices or data handling.

Key Clauses Affected

Lorebook feature description

Clarified that Lorebook changes are shown to others who can see the content, and updated terminology for visibility settings.

Error messaging

Updated phrasing of error messages and user feedback for Lorebook deletion and other operations.

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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
0273b62500856c808760df498f4032f49110a07a2674673f62fb63e3574f8ddb
July 8, 2026 00:17 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
f3ac3e0276cd4750ef3a05fbe00e707c63114af70598770a7ff4adc6551f79c9
July 10, 2026 00:26 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
July 10, 2026 00:26 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://character.ai/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Character.AI
Document: Character.ai Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-003582
Captured: 2026-07-10 00:26:42 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-10-characterai-characterai-privacy-policy-3582/
Accessed: July 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This update reflects primarily UI text refinements and clarifications to feature descriptions within Character.AI's Privacy Policy. The changes affect how the platform communicates Lorebook functionality, character linking, and user interactions through updated messaging and terminology. No material shifts to data collection authority, retention practices, or privacy obligations are evident from the detected modifications. Compliance teams should note that this appears to be a maintenance update rather than a policy expansion requiring legal or DPO escalation.

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Document Context

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Document
Character.ai Privacy Policy
Entity
Character.AI
Captured
July 10, 2026
Source URL
https://character.ai/privacy
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Low Neutral
Next change Jul 11, 2026
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Low Neutral
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