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The clause establishes a data processing practice where conversation content is accessed for model training purposes, subject to specified privacy protections. This defines the scope of internal access to user-generated content and the technical safeguards applied during that access.
The updated policy explicitly discloses that OpenAI receives information from advertisers and other data partners for Free and Go users, and uses this data to personalize ads and measure ad effectiveness. The policy now states that Free and Go users can control what data OpenAI uses to personalize ads through advertising controls in account settings. This represents clarified disclosure of an existing practice rather than a new authorization.
View change record →The updated privacy policy now explicitly states that OpenAI receives information from advertisers and other data partners, which is used to personalize ads shown to Free and Go users and to measure the effectiveness of those ads. For example, the policy notes that OpenAI could receive information about purchases users make from advertisers. The policy now includes a dedicated section on ad personalization and measurement as a primary use of personal data for these user tiers. You can manage what data OpenAI uses for ad personalization by accessing the advertising controls in your account settings or by using the Data Controls option.
View change record →The updated policy now explicitly authorizes OpenAI to promote products and services to users through direct marketing on third-party properties and to share limited information with select marketing partners (who are not service providers) to support these efforts. The policy states that some marketing partners may receive information through cookies and similar technologies. The revised terms establish that these marketing practices are subject to user choices and controls, with additional information and opt-out options available. You can make choices about the use of your information for third-party product promotion purposes through controls referenced in the policy.
View change record →Under this provision, users' conversations may be accessed by OpenAI personnel for training purposes, with the terms specifying that technical obfuscation of personal information will be employed during review. The authorization applies to conversations generated through the service upon continued use.
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"Your conversations may be reviewed by our AI trainers to improve our systems. We take steps to protect your privacy during this process, including using technical means to obscure personal information where possible.Excerpt from OpenAI's Privacy Policy
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The clause establishes a data processing practice where conversation content is accessed for model training purposes, subject to specified privacy protections. This defines the scope of internal access to user-generated content and the technical safeguards applied during that access.
Under this provision, users' conversations may be accessed by OpenAI personnel for training purposes, with the terms specifying that technical obfuscation of personal information will be employed during review. The authorization applies to conversations generated through the service upon continued use.
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