27 Total
9 High severity
16 Medium severity
2 Low severity

Key Facts

When are Modal's Privacy Policy changes effective?
Modal's Privacy Policy changes are effective immediately after they are posted on the page.
What does Modal do upon discovering that a child under 13 has provided personal information?
Modal immediately deletes personal information from its servers upon discovering that a child under 13 has provided it.
Can Modal guarantee the absolute security of personal information?
Modal cannot guarantee the absolute security of personal information because no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable.
What may Modal require users to provide in order to use the Service?
Modal may require users to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to name, phone number, and postal address, in order to use the Service.
Can Modal require users to provide name, phone number, and postal address?
Modal may require users to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to name, phone number, and postal address, in order to use the Service.
Will Modal share user information with anyone except as described in the Privacy Policy?
Modal will not use or share user information with anyone except as described in the Privacy Policy.
Are Modal's Services directed at anyone under the age of 13?
Modal's Services are not directed at anyone under the age of 13, and Modal does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
Does Modal knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13?
Modal's Services are not directed at anyone under the age of 13, and Modal does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
Are Third-party service providers obligated not to disclose personal information?
Third-party service providers engaged by Modal are obligated not to disclose or use personal information for any purpose other than the tasks assigned to them.
What are Third-party service providers obligated not to use personal information for?
Third-party service providers engaged by Modal are obligated not to disclose or use personal information for any purpose other than the tasks assigned to them.
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Summary

This document explains what personal information Modal collects when you use its Service, how Modal may use and share that information, and the limits of Modal's security commitments. By using the Service you agree to the data practices described. Changes to the policy take effect the moment they are posted, so there is no waiting period before new terms apply to you.

Analysis

Modal's Privacy Policy establishes the terms under which Modal collects, uses, and shares personal information from users of its Service. Modal may require personally identifiable information including, but not limited to, name, phone number, and postal address, and collects Log Data—potentially including IP address and browser version—on every visit. Personal information is shared with third-party service providers solely for assigned tasks, with those providers obligated not to use or disclose it for any other purpose. Modal commits to commercially acceptable security measures while explicitly disclaiming any guarantee of absolute security. Policy changes take effect immediately upon posting, with notification fulfilled solely by posting the updated policy on the same page.

What this means for you

When you use Modal's Service, you agree to Modal collecting information you provide—such as your name, phone number, or postal address—as well as Log Data including potentially your IP address and browser version collected on every visit. Modal shares your information with third-party service providers for task performance only and states it will not use or share your information beyond what the Privacy Policy describes. Modal cannot guarantee the security of your information, and any policy changes bind you immediately upon posting without direct personal notice. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to Modal, be aware that Modal's stated commitment is to delete such information from its servers immediately upon discovery.

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4 important changes detected

5 versions captured · Last updated: August 2026

What changed Modal updated a product name reference in its privacy policy header from 'Shared API' to 'Shared Endpoint'. This is a terminological change to align marketing language with the product offering. The updated terms do not alter any substantive privacy practices, rights, or obligations.
Why this matters This change does not alter Modal's privacy practices, data handling, rights, or obligations. The updated terms simply reflect a product name change from 'Shared API' to 'Shared Endpoint' in the policy header. No action is required.
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What changed Modal's privacy policy underwent a minor update detected on July 31, 2026 involving navigation and example content changes. The before text listed examples including 'Analyze Parquet files from S3 with DuckDB' and 'Run hundreds of LoRAs from one app,' while the updated version replaced these with 'Deploy OpenCode agents in a cloud Sandbox.' This appears to be a routine refresh of featured product examples rather than a substantive change to privacy practices, data handling, or user protections.
Why this matters This change reflects a routine update to product examples displayed in Modal's privacy policy materials. The substantive privacy policy language and data handling practices remain unchanged. No action is required from users.
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July 28, 2026 low

Modal's Privacy Policy page header was updated in an update detected on July 28, 2026. The change modified banner text from referring to 'Modal Inkling by Thinking Machines' to 'Kimi …

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July 16, 2026 low

Modal's Privacy Policy header was modified in an update detected on July 16, 2026. The change adds a promotional reference to 'Inkling by Thinking Machines' in the policy's navigation area, …

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27 provisions
12 featured
12 clause types
9 high severity
Data Retention 1 1 high
Targeting and Audience Restrictions 1 1 high
Acceptable Use Restrictions 1
Disclosure and Transparency Requirements 1
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Last Captured August 5, 2026 01:10 UTC
Capture Method Automated scheduled archival capture
Document ID CA-D-000654
Version ID CA-V-005541
SHA-256 0324450cd60209dec513a8f6adc81924157b6cf271cf1c4ae9f44a99a983658e
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