Grammarly may use the text you write and submit for corrections to train its AI systems, not just to provide you with writing suggestions. You can opt out of this use in your account settings.
Your written content — which could include private messages, work documents, or personal information — may be used by Grammarly to train its AI models unless you actively opt out in your account privacy settings.
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(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implicates GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) and (f) regarding lawful basis for AI training use — consent or legitimate interests — and Art. 9 if User Content incidentally contains special category data such as health, political, or religious information. CCPA/CPRA §1798.100 and §1798.120 apply where AI training constitutes 'use' or 'sharing' of personal information beyond the original collection purpose. The EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) may impose additional obligations depending on classification of Grammarly's AI systems. The FTC Act Section 5 prohibits deceptive data practices, including undisclosed secondary uses of consumer content. Enforcement authority: Irish DPC (EU), FTC and State AGs (US). (2)
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