The policy states that translation inputs submitted by free-tier users may be used to train and improve DeepL's AI systems, while paid subscribers' inputs are deleted after translation and not used for training.
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This provision establishes a material operational distinction between free and paid service tiers with respect to how submitted text and document content is processed beyond the immediate translation request. Organizations and individuals transmitting sensitive, confidential, or proprietary content through the free service tier should be aware that the policy authorizes this training use.
Under this provision, translation inputs submitted via the free DeepL service may be retained and processed to improve DeepL's machine learning models. The agreement states that paid DeepL Pro users are not subject to this training use and have their inputs deleted post-translation.
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"If you use the free version of our services, the text and documents you submit for translation may be used by DeepL to improve our translation systems. If you use the paid version of our services (DeepL Pro), the text and documents you submit for translation will not be used to improve our translation systems and will be deleted after the translation is complete.Excerpt from DeepL's Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes a material operational distinction between free and paid service tiers with respect to how submitted text and document content is processed beyond the immediate translation request. Organizations and individuals transmitting sensitive, confidential, or proprietary content through the free service tier should be aware that the policy authorizes this training use.
Under this provision, translation inputs submitted via the free DeepL service may be retained and processed to improve DeepL's machine learning models. The agreement states that paid DeepL Pro users are not subject to this training use and have their inputs deleted post-translation.
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