Change record
CA-X-005007
OpenAI Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
September 11, 2026
Severity
Direction
Neutral
Taxonomy
Disclosure requirement change
Changes
+1 sentence added · −1 sentence removed · 11 sentences modified

Impact Summary

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Medium Neutral for users
Affected users
Free users Go users US users

OpenAI revised its privacy policy to remove references to Sora and Atlas browser features, while adding new disclosures about ad-related data collection for Free and Go users. The updated policy now explicitly states that Free and Go users' ads history and interests are collected, and clarifies that browser data collection applies to the in-app browser rather than a standalone Atlas browser. Several references to Sora-related content sharing and deletion options were also removed.

1 new obligation

Consumers: OpenAI now clearly states it collects information about what ads you view or engage with if you use a Free or Go account.

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What this means for you

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The updated policy now explicitly discloses that Free and Go users' ads history and interests are collected to measure and improve ad effectiveness. Previously, this collection was referenced more generally. The policy also clarifies that browser data collection applies to the in-app browser rather than a standalone Atlas browser product. You can review your data collection settings in your account controls and export your ChatGPT history and data at any time.

What you can do

→ Review your account data collection settings to understand what ads history and interests data is being collected.

→ Export your ChatGPT history and data from your account's data controls if you wish to retain a copy.

Historical Context

ConductAtlas has recorded 3 material changes to this document over 132 days of monitoring (since May 2026). An additional minor or cosmetic changes were excluded.

Across all monitored documents, OpenAI has made 4 significant changes.

Key Clauses Affected

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Ad-related data collection disclosure

Updated policy now explicitly states that Free and Go users' ads history and interests are collected to measure and improve ad effectiveness.

Product feature removals

Removed references to Sora video/character sharing and deletion options, and Atlas browser privacy controls, reflecting product discontinuation or consolidation.

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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
fa1fc773029acbb2f7359fc6c446a060a24dfbd48cd5a4f96386e6d01097944b
July 17, 2026 00:01 UTC
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Current Version
56aefca53409e5447ce5bd4360c4f1e712d1e0a4d651a17217edf404d0c1395f
September 11, 2026 00:01 UTC
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Change Detected
September 11, 2026 00:01 UTC
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Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
Record history

Wording edits to this record that do not change what it claims. Changes to a claim are published as corrections.

2026-10-07 · Change line edited · change line rewritten to the 2026-10-07 template: no detection date, no sentence counts
Previous text
OpenAI updated their OpenAI Privacy Policy on September 11, 2026. Change detected: 1 sentence(s) added, 1 sentence(s) removed, 11 sentence(s) modified. Document contained 142 sentences after update.
Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-X-005007
Version: CA-V-006586
Captured: 2026-09-11 00:01:32 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-09-11-openai-openai-privacy-policy-5007/
Accessed: Oct. 27, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Institutional Analysis

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Assessment

OpenAI revised its privacy policy to add explicit disclosure of behavioral data collection (ads history and interests) for Free and Go users, and to remove references to discontinued or consolidated products (Sora video/character sharing, Atlas …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
OpenAI Privacy Policy
Entity
OpenAI
Captured
September 11, 2026
Source URL
https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
Other changes to OpenAI Privacy Policy
Previous change Jun 12, 2026
OpenAI's privacy policy was reorganized with a table of contents and updated to clarify advertising practices. The policy now explicitly …
Medium Neutral
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