Change record
CA-C-003758
Character.ai Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
July 17, 2026
Effective date
July 17, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
+3 sentences added · 6 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users Character creators

In an update detected on July 17, 2026, Character.AI modified interface language in their privacy policy capture related to how Lorebooks function within the platform. The updated language clarifies that linked Characters use Lorebooks in all chats, that changes take effect immediately, and that Characters can only use one Lorebook at a time. The change also updates user-facing descriptions to explain that Lorebooks only become active when linked to a Character. These modifications appear to be clarifications of existing functionality rather than changes to the underlying data practices or privacy rules disclosed in the policy.

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What this means for you

The updated privacy policy clarifies how Lorebooks function within Character.AI's platform through revised interface text. The terms now explicitly state that linked Characters use Lorebooks in all chats, that changes take effect immediately, and that Characters can only use one Lorebook at a time. These clarifications describe existing platform functionality rather than introducing new data practices or privacy restrictions.

Key Clauses Affected

Lorebook activation and functionality language

Updated interface text clarifies that Lorebooks activate when linked to Characters and that changes apply immediately.

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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
78ef5f042cb39c260587f5f607204290ad336c2942071d721980c95fe26b0ba1
July 16, 2026 00:23 UTC
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Current Version
bb9d905dc8bded246df053babbef8c262abdf88e238c3d3a62ea5b6a76b3f875
July 17, 2026 00:24 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
July 17, 2026 00:24 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://character.ai/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Character.AI
Document: Character.ai Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-003758
Captured: 2026-07-17 00:24:05 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-17-characterai-characterai-privacy-policy-3758/
Accessed: Sept. 2, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change involves clarification of user interface language in the privacy policy capture related to Lorebook features rather than substantive changes to data collection, processing, or privacy practices. The modifications appear to be editorial and …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Character.ai Privacy Policy
Entity
Character.AI
Captured
July 17, 2026
Source URL
https://character.ai/privacy
Other changes to Character.ai Privacy Policy
Previous change Jul 16, 2026
In an update detected on July 16, 2026, Character.AI's privacy policy document underwent minor technical and UI text modifications. The …
Low Neutral
Next change Jul 18, 2026
Character.AI's privacy policy page underwent technical updates detected on July 18, 2026, involving modifications to embedded page metadata and tracking …
Low Neutral
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