In an update detected on July 16, 2026, Character.AI's privacy policy document underwent minor technical and UI text modifications. The changes include updates to application interface strings for Lorebook features (the platform's story-building tool), keyword handling instructions, and advertisement labeling. No material changes to data collection, processing, retention, or consumer privacy rights were detected in the provided diff.
The updated privacy policy incorporates minor clarifications and UI text improvements for the Lorebook feature, including guidance that keywords are matched case-insensitively and can be added via comma-separated lists, and a new interface label for advertisements. These are primarily formatting and feature description changes rather than substantive modifications to privacy practices, data collection, or user rights.
Updated text clarifies that keyword matching is case-insensitive and supports comma-separated list imports.
New 'ad' label added to advertisement interface element.
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
No material compliance implications detected. The changes are technical and UI-level updates to interface text strings and feature descriptions within the privacy policy document, not substantive modifications to data handling, processing, retention, or disclosure practices. …
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The detected change on July 19, 2026 involves a technical modification to the Character.AI Terms of Service document. The underlying …
The detected change on July 19, 2026 involves a minor technical modification to Character.AI's Privacy Policy document. The substantive language …
The detected change on July 18, 2026 consists of minor technical modifications to the Character.ai Terms of Service webpage metadata …
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