CA-C-003723
Character.AI — Character.ai Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
July 16, 2026
Effective date
July 16, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users content creators
Changes
+1 sentence added · 6 sentences modified
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Event Summary

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.

LOW

Consumer Impact

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.

Governance Analysis

These are technical and editorial updates to how the policy document presents existing features rather than substantive changes to privacy practices or user rights. The updates improve clarity around feature functionality (keyword matching behavior and import methods) and interface labeling, but do not alter data collection, processing, retention, or disclosure practices.

Key Clauses Affected

Lorebook keyword matching clarification

Updated text clarifies that keyword matching is case-insensitive and supports comma-separated list imports.

Advertisement UI labeling

New 'ad' label added to advertisement interface element.

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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
b67eab5c77fff13187e868b7dbebc62e91e366e79824a1e5578dd69f153e9357
July 15, 2026 00:22 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
78ef5f042cb39c260587f5f607204290ad336c2942071d721980c95fe26b0ba1
July 16, 2026 00:23 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
July 16, 2026 00:23 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://character.ai/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Character.AI
Document: Character.ai Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-003723
Captured: 2026-07-16 00:23:47 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-16-characterai-characterai-privacy-policy-3723/
Accessed: July 18, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

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. No action by compliance, legal, or DPO functions appears required.

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Character.ai Privacy Policy
Entity
Character.AI
Captured
July 16, 2026
Source URL
https://character.ai/privacy
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Next change Jul 17, 2026
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