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AI/ML Training on User Content

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the operational scope of Canva's AI/ML development activities and clarifies that user-generated content constitutes input data for model improvement. The clause conditions such use on existing contractual rights under the Terms of Use and applicable legal authority, creating a framework for distinguishing permitted from restricted training applications.

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High May 14, 2026

The updated privacy policy no longer explicitly discloses that Canva uses cookies to personalize ads, analyze website performance, or tailor content on partner sites. Previously, the policy stated these purposes and directed users to the cookie policy for more information and choice. The revised policy now mentions only that essential cookies are used to make Canva work. This change removes transparency about non-essential cookie uses and eliminates the cookie consent interface (Accept all cookies / Manage cookies buttons) that was previously presented in the privacy policy document itself.

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Medium May 5, 2026

The updated privacy policy no longer includes explicit language describing Canva's use of non-essential cookies for personalization, advertising tailoring, and website analytics. Previously, the policy stated that Canva would use these cookies only if users accepted. The removal of this disclosure means the policy no longer clearly explains these cookie categories or presents a consent interaction for non-essential cookies at the point where this information was previously disclosed. Depending on applicable cookie law and Canva's implementation, users may need to consult additional documentation such as a separate cookie policy to understand how non-essential cookies are managed.

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High May 1, 2026

The updated privacy policy no longer explicitly discloses optional cookie uses or provides cookie preference controls on the privacy policy page itself. Previously, Canva stated it would use non-essential cookies for personalization, ad targeting, and analytics only if users accepted, and offered 'Accept all cookies' and 'Manage cookies' options. The removal of this disclosure and consent mechanism may affect how users understand cookie practices and when consent is obtained. Users who previously accessed cookie preferences through the privacy policy will need to locate these controls elsewhere on the Canva platform if they remain available.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users' uploaded content may be incorporated into Canva's AI training datasets unless the user exercises an available opt-out mechanism. The terms require that such use remain within the boundaries of existing contractual rights and applicable law, with certain circumstances providing opt-out opportunities.

How other platforms handle this

Udemy Medium

You are solely responsible for the content that you post, upload, or otherwise make available through the Services. Udemy may, in its sole discretion, remove or disable access to any content that violates these Terms or that Udemy determines, in its sole discretion, is otherwise objectionable.

X Medium

You are responsible for your use of the Services and for any Content, including anything referenced therein, you provide, create, post, or otherwise utilize, including any inputs, prompts, outputs, and/or information obtained or created through the Services. It is your responsibility to comply with ...

Airbnb Medium

By making available any Member Content on or through the Airbnb Platform, you hereby grant to Airbnb a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual (or for the term of the protection), sub-licensable and transferable license to such Member Content to access, use, store, copy, modif...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We use the information we collect about you and your use of the Service to help develop, train, and improve our artificial intelligence features and those of our service providers, where we have a lawful basis to do so. This may include content that you upload to the Service, such as images and text. We will only use your content for AI training where we have the right to do so under our Terms of Use and applicable law, and you have the ability to opt-out of this in certain circumstances.

— Excerpt from Canva's Canva Privacy Policy

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Canva Privacy Policy
Entity
Canva
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005242
Document ID
CA-D-00204
Evidence Provenance
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Wayback Machine
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Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 23:11 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Canva
Document: Canva Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-005242
Captured: 2026-05-11 23:11:39 UTC
SHA-256: 4608d013413fe0c4…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/canva/canva-privacy-policy/aiml-training-on-user-content/
Accessed: June 29, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Canva's AI/ML Training on User Content clause do?

This provision establishes the operational scope of Canva's AI/ML development activities and clarifies that user-generated content constitutes input data for model improvement. The clause conditions such use on existing contractual rights under the Terms of Use and applicable legal authority, creating a framework for distinguishing permitted from restricted training applications.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users' uploaded content may be incorporated into Canva's AI training datasets unless the user exercises an available opt-out mechanism. The terms require that such use remain within the boundaries of existing contractual rights and applicable law, with certain circumstances providing opt-out opportunities.

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