75 Total
19 High severity
41 Medium severity
15 Low severity

Key Facts

What may image, audio, or video files submitted through OpenRouter's Service contain?
OpenRouter states that image, audio, or video files submitted through its Service may contain personal data about the submitter or others that qualifies as biometric information under applicable laws.
What does OpenRouter treat a user's continued use or revisitation as?
OpenRouter treats a user's continued use or revisitation of its Site or Service after a revised Privacy Policy is posted or noticed as acceptance of and agreement to the changes.
Can the deletion process be canceled, undone, withdrawn, or reversed once a user confirms a request to delete their account and data?
Once a user confirms a request to delete their account and data, the deletion process cannot be canceled, undone, withdrawn, or reversed.
What may some Model Providers do with users' Inputs and Outputs?
OpenRouter states that some Model Providers may use users' Inputs and Outputs for model training or improvement.
What law governs disputes arising out of or relating to OpenRouter's Privacy Policy or the purchase, registration, or use of any OpenRouter product or Service?
OpenRouter requires that all disputes arising out of or relating to its Privacy Policy or the purchase, registration, or use of any OpenRouter product or Service be governed by New York law, regardless of where the user accesses the Site or Service.
Are disputes arising out of or relating to OpenRouter's Privacy Policy or the purchase, registration, or use of any OpenRouter product or Service governed by New York law?
OpenRouter requires that all disputes arising out of or relating to its Privacy Policy or the purchase, registration, or use of any OpenRouter product or Service be governed by New York law, regardless of where the user accesses the Site or Service.
What does OpenRouter state it does not control?
OpenRouter states that it does not control, and is not responsible for, LLMs' handling of users' Inputs or Outputs, including use in model training.
What is OpenRouter not responsible for?
OpenRouter states that it does not control, and is not responsible for, LLMs' handling of users' Inputs or Outputs, including use in model training.
Can OpenRouter control Model Provider-side training once user data is transmitted to a training-permitted Model Provider?
OpenRouter states that it cannot control Model Provider-side training once user data is transmitted to a training-permitted Model Provider.
Can OpenRouter modify its Privacy Policy without prior notice?
OpenRouter may modify its Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice, and changes may apply to personal data already held as well as any new personal data collected after modification.
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Summary

OpenRouter's Privacy Policy explains what happens to your data when you use the service: by using it, you consent to data collection, and some AI providers that receive your messages may use them to train their models — something OpenRouter says it cannot control. OpenRouter can change this policy at any time without advance notice, and keeping using the service counts as your agreement to the new terms. If you ask to delete your account, that action cannot be undone once confirmed.

Analysis

OpenRouter's Privacy Policy establishes the terms under which OpenRouter collects, uses, and shares personal data from users of its Site and Service. The policy requires that use of the Site or Service constitutes consent to data collection and use, and that continued use after a revised policy is posted constitutes acceptance of changes, including retroactive application to personal data already held. OpenRouter expressly disclaims responsibility for how third-party Model Providers and LLMs handle user Inputs and Outputs after transmission, including use in model training, and acknowledges it cannot control Model Provider-side training once data is transmitted. Users bear responsibility for obtaining biometric notice and consent from any third parties whose voice or image appears in data submitted to a Model, and account deletion is irreversible once confirmed.

What this means for you

When you use OpenRouter, your inputs and outputs may be used by third-party Model Providers for AI model training, and OpenRouter states it has no control over that use once your data is transmitted. Any image, audio, or video you submit may be treated as biometric information under applicable laws, and if it contains another person's likeness or voice, you are responsible for obtaining that person's consent. OpenRouter may change its privacy terms at any time without notice, applying new terms even to data it already holds, with your continued use treated as acceptance. If you wish to manage how your data is handled by Model Providers, you should review the training-permission status of those providers before submitting data through OpenRouter.

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10 versions captured · Last updated: August 2026

What changed OpenRouter's privacy policy was updated to add 'Developer Platform' to the list of products and services referenced in the footer navigation. This is a formatting and organizational update with no change to the substantive privacy disclosures, data handling practices, or user rights.
Why this matters This change has no material impact on OpenRouter's privacy practices or how user data is handled. The update only adds 'Developer Platform' to the product footer navigation; no substantive privacy disclosures, data collection practices, retention policies, or user rights were modified.
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What changed The navigation header of OpenRouter's privacy policy was simplified in an update detected on July 25, 2026. The 'Search' and 'Sign Up' elements were removed from the header, and a 'Discover' label was added to the Models section in the footer navigation. These are formatting and navigation changes with no material impact on privacy practices or user obligations.
Why this matters This change affects the presentation of OpenRouter's privacy policy but does not alter any substantive privacy protections, data handling practices, or user rights. The updated layout removes navigation elements from the header and modifies footer navigation structure. Users' privacy obligations and protections under the policy remain unchanged.
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July 21, 2026 low

OpenRouter's privacy policy was updated on July 21, 2026 to remove 'State of AI' from the list of footer links and navigation elements. The document previously included 'State of AI' …

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July 19, 2026 low

OpenRouter updated contact email addresses across its privacy policy in an update detected on July 19, 2026. Five distinct contact points that previously routed to [email protected] now direct to …

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July 14, 2026 low

OpenRouter removed "(opens in new tab)" indicators from eight hyperlinks throughout its privacy policy, affecting references to external terms of service, LLM provider data practices, cookie information, Google Analytics opt-out …

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July 7, 2026 low

OpenRouter updated its privacy policy on July 7, 2026, with 45 new sentences added and 29 modified. Key changes include clarifying how input data (Inputs) is collected and processed, removing …

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June 23, 2026 low

OpenRouter's privacy policy header was updated on June 23, 2026 to include a search function (noted as 'Search ⌘ K') in the navigation bar. No substantive policy language was modified. …

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May 24, 2026 low

OpenRouter's Privacy Policy was updated on May 24, 2026. The navigation menu now displays 'No models found' instead of a direct 'Models' link in the header. This appears to be …

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May 13, 2026 low

OpenRouter's Privacy Policy header was updated on May 13, 2026 to change navigation labeling from 'Fusion Models' to 'Models'. This appears to be a navigation reorganization in the header section …

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75 provisions
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15 clause types
19 high severity
Targeting and Audience Restrictions 1 1 high
Disclosure and Transparency Requirements 1
Acceptable Use Restrictions 1
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Archival ProvenanceSource & Archival Record
Last Captured August 11, 2026 01:28 UTC
Capture Method Automated scheduled archival capture
Document ID CA-D-000811
Version ID CA-V-005699
SHA-256 e0fc62a245dc4e8a00ee078d032301caabc37ad0ec54771fa202684ed0961345
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