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Content submitted through the free version is used to develop DeepL's AI, meaning user-submitted text is not treated as purely transient.
Interpretive note: The excerpt does not specify what 'a limited period of time' means numerically, and does not define the scope of 'content you upload'. The excerpt heading references the free version, but the excerpt itself does not use that qualifier explicitly.
The updated policy discloses how DeepL Voice processes audio data during real-time translation. Audio, transcripts, and translations are deleted after use unless your organization sets a retention period (ranging from 20 seconds to 30 days). The policy also discloses that DeepL processes voice characteristics for speaker matching (up to 30 seconds per session) and may process tone and speaking style if voice matching is enabled. For languages without DeepL's own voice model, the policy now discloses that ElevenLabs processes backup voice data on DeepL's instructions. You can update voice matching settings at any time, and guests can opt out of voice matching or switch to pre-set voices on a per-meeting basis.
View change record →If you use the free version, the content you upload and its translations or improvements may be used by DeepL for AI training purposes for a limited period.
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Content submitted through the free version is used to develop DeepL's AI, meaning user-submitted text is not treated as purely transient.
If you use the free version, the content you upload and its translations or improvements may be used by DeepL for AI training purposes for a limited period.
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