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Cinder Technologies content moderation platform excludes ZDR

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Customer data is routed to Cinder Technologies for moderation, but Zero Data Retention customers are carved out, meaning their data does not pass through this sub-processor.

Interpretive note: The asterisk notation in the excerpt suggests the ZDR exclusion applies to the API designation; whether it also applies to the ChatGPT Enterprise/Edu/Business scopes is not entirely clear from the minimal excerpt.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you use the API or ChatGPT Enterprise, Edu, or Business services without Zero Data Retention, your content may be processed by Cinder Technologies in the United States for moderation.

How other platforms handle this

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disclosure is required by a third-party to complete a transaction initiated by the user

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Each payment processor uses and processes your complete payment information in accordance with its applicable privacy policy (Stripe and PayPal).

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Cinder Technologies, Inc. API* ... United States API & ChatGPT Business: Platform for content moderation ChatGPT Enterprise, Edu & ChatGPT Business: Platform for moderation of GPTs

— Excerpt from OpenAI's OpenAI Sub-Processor List

Applicable regulations

BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
OpenAI Sub-Processor List
Entity
OpenAI
Document last updated
July 6, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 6, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-069976
Document ID
CA-D-00928
Evidence Provenance
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
July 6, 2026 23:01 UTC
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Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Sub-Processor List
Record ID: CA-P-069976
Captured: 2026-07-06 23:01:36 UTC
SHA-256: a031cf75d704b4e3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/openai-sub-processor-list/provision/CA-P-069976/cinder-technologies-content-moderation-platform-excludes-zdr/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenAI's Cinder Technologies content moderation platform excludes ZDR clause do?

Customer data is routed to Cinder Technologies for moderation, but Zero Data Retention customers are carved out, meaning their data does not pass through this sub-processor.

How does this clause affect you?

If you use the API or ChatGPT Enterprise, Edu, or Business services without Zero Data Retention, your content may be processed by Cinder Technologies in the United States for moderation.

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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