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Character.AI · Character.ai Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Business Transfer Disclosure

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What it is

If Character.AI is sold, merged, or undergoes another major business change, your personal data may be transferred to the new company, potentially before the transaction is complete.

This analysis describes what Character.AI's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

A change in corporate ownership could result in your personal data, including chat histories and voice recordings, being transferred to and processed by a different company with different privacy practices.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified Jun 16, 2026

Previous version had no excerpt; current version now provides explicit details about when and how data may be disclosed during business transfers.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your personal data including chat conversations and voice recordings could be disclosed to another company as part of a merger or acquisition, potentially changing how that data is used and protected.

How other platforms handle this

Squarespace Medium

If we're involved in a reorganization, merger, acquisition, sale of some or all of our assets or other business transaction, depending on the circumstances, we may disclose any of the information described in Section 2 above...

Skillshare Medium

Whenever we transfer personal data internationally, we use tools and transfer agreements to: make sure the data transfer complies with applicable law; and help to give your data the same level of protection as it has in the EU...

Webull Medium

disclosure is required by a third-party to complete a transaction initiated by the user

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may disclose certain information, in connection with or during negotiations or closing of any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

Excerpt from Character.AI's Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Business transfer data sharing provisions engage GDPR Article 6 lawful basis requirements for transfers to new controllers, CCPA disclosure requirements, and FTC guidelines on data transfer in M&A contexts.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Character.ai Privacy Policy
Entity
Character.AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010334
Document ID
CA-D-00120
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
6ad8585d7de8834f45d45863325899d3602d6584f208eff63eb099fffa024748
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 14:58 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Character.AI
Document: Character.ai Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-010334
Captured: 2026-05-08 14:58:37 UTC
SHA-256: 6ad8585d7de8834f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/characterai/characterai-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-010334/business-transfer-disclosure/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Character.AI's Business Transfer Disclosure clause do?

A change in corporate ownership could result in your personal data, including chat histories and voice recordings, being transferred to and processed by a different company with different privacy practices.

How does this clause affect you?

Your personal data including chat conversations and voice recordings could be disclosed to another company as part of a merger or acquisition, potentially changing how that data is used and protected.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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