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Zero Data Retention for Open Model Outputs

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What it is

For open AI models on the Fireworks platform, the company states it does not log or save your prompts or the AI-generated outputs, unless you choose to enable that storage.

This analysis describes what Fireworks 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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes a default non-retention posture for open model interactions, meaning data handling operates under an opt-in rather than opt-out framework. This affects the operational scope of Fireworks AI's data collection practices across its open model offerings.

Interpretive note: The commitment is qualified by an asterisk referencing an external data handling document, meaning the full scope of the zero retention claim may depend on terms defined outside this privacy notice.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you use open models through the Fireworks API, your prompts and AI outputs are not stored by default, reducing the risk that your data persists on Fireworks servers beyond the immediate request.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Zero Data Retention: We do not log or store prompt or generation data for any open models without explicit user opt-in*. [*Fireworks AI Data Handling]

— Excerpt from Fireworks AI's Fireworks AI Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages data minimization principles under GDPR Article 5(1)(c) and storage limitation under Article 5(1)(e), as well as CCPA/CPRA data retention obligations. The asterisked caveat linking to an external data handling document rather than incorporating the limitation directly into the privacy notice creates a potential gap in the notice's completeness. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The provision is qualified by an asterisk referencing an external URL, meaning the operative terms of the zero retention commitment may be defined in a separate document that could be updated independently of the privacy notice. This structural choice may create ambiguity about the binding nature of the commitment and should be reviewed in the context of enterprise DPAs. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK users benefit from GDPR storage limitation requirements as a legal baseline. California users have CPRA rights to know retention periods. The external data handling document referenced should be reviewed for jurisdiction-specific carve-outs or exceptions. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams should confirm whether the zero retention commitment is incorporated as a contractual obligation in vendor agreements, and whether it applies consistently across all model types offered on the platform, including non-open models. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should review the external Fireworks AI Data Handling document at the linked URL and assess whether it materially qualifies or limits the zero retention claim. Any enterprise DPA should explicitly reference and incorporate the applicable retention terms rather than relying on the public privacy notice alone.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over data retention representations that may constitute unfair or deceptive practices if the stated zero retention commitment is not technically implemented as described.
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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN

Provision details

Document information
Document
Fireworks AI Privacy Policy
Entity
Fireworks AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008072
Document ID
CA-D-00484
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 02:12 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Fireworks AI
Document: Fireworks AI Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008072
Captured: 2026-05-10 02:12:33 UTC
SHA-256: b61873a71f0e16f6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/fireworks-ai/fireworks-ai-privacy-policy/zero-data-retention-for-open-model-outputs/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fireworks AI's Zero Data Retention for Open Model Outputs clause do?

The provision establishes a default non-retention posture for open model interactions, meaning data handling operates under an opt-in rather than opt-out framework. This affects the operational scope of Fireworks AI's data collection practices across its open model offerings.

How does this clause affect you?

If you use open models through the Fireworks API, your prompts and AI outputs are not stored by default, reducing the risk that your data persists on Fireworks servers beyond the immediate request.

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