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Data Processing and Privacy

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Document Record

What it is

The agreement addresses how LangChain processes data submitted through the platform, including user content, model inputs and outputs logged through LangSmith, and account information.

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This analysis describes what LangChain'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)

Developers and businesses using LangSmith's tracing and evaluation features may transmit sensitive data, personal information, or proprietary business logic to LangChain's infrastructure, and the terms governing how that data is processed are material to compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific regulations.

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Interpretive note: The exact data processing clause text was not available due to document truncation; the specific scope of LangChain's data processing obligations and the availability of a standalone DPA cannot be confirmed from the available document text.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 22, 2026

The updated terms introduce a new deployment architecture option (BYOC) alongside existing Cloud and Hybrid options, giving customers more control over infrastructure placement. LangChain's explicit commitment to not use customer data for large language model training now has clear written language in the Terms, whereas the prior version only referenced 'products' generically. However, the expanded non-warranty clause now states the platform is not warranted to be 'accurate' or 'complete,' which broadens the disclaimers of liability. Customers should review which deployment option aligns with their infrastructure and compliance requirements.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The data processing provisions govern how LangChain handles content submitted through its platform, including traces, prompts, model outputs, and evaluation data logged through LangSmith, which may include personal data or confidential business information depending on how the platform is configured.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Contact LangChain support to request deletion of personal data or traces stored through LangSmith. Consult LangChain's Privacy Policy at langchain.com/privacy for applicable data subject rights procedures.

How other platforms handle this

Square Medium

to request that your data be transferred to a third party (data portability)

Google Cloud Medium

Your organization may allow you to access and export your data in order to back it up or transfer it to a service outside of Google.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

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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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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
LangChain Terms of Service
Entity
LangChain
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-011872
Document ID
CA-D-00804
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
7ae35945fed1b05f7b10977af67a0716dd8211b718346a3ee99f02269eeda231
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 15:47 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: LangChain
Document: LangChain Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-011872
Captured: 2026-05-12 15:47:04 UTC
SHA-256: 7ae35945fed1b05f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/langchain/langchain-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-011872/data-processing-and-privacy/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LangChain's Data Processing and Privacy clause do?

Developers and businesses using LangSmith's tracing and evaluation features may transmit sensitive data, personal information, or proprietary business logic to LangChain's infrastructure, and the terms governing how that data is processed are material to compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific regulations.

How does this clause affect you?

The data processing provisions govern how LangChain handles content submitted through its platform, including traces, prompts, model outputs, and evaluation data logged through LangSmith, which may include personal data or confidential business information depending on how the platform is configured.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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