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OpenRouter · OpenRouter Privacy Policy · View original document ↗

Collection of Biometric Information via Models

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 296 of 352 platforms

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.
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This analysis describes what OpenRouter'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)

The biometric information designation under applicable laws typically triggers heightened legal protections and obligations; users are on notice that submissions may carry this legally significant classification.

Interpretive note: The clause uses 'may contain,' indicating this is a possibility rather than a certainty in every instance. The primary claim preserves that qualifier.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4186 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Files you submit through OpenRouter's Service may be classified as containing biometric information, a category that may carry specific legal protections under applicable laws.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you submit image, audio or video files through the Service, including voice recordings and other depictions of identifiable individuals those files may contain personal data about you or others, that are considered "biometric information" under applicable laws.

Excerpt from OpenRouter's Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

California AB 2013 AI Training Data Transparency
US-CA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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
OpenRouter Privacy Policy
Entity
OpenRouter
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-066398
Document ID
CA-D-00811
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
dfc26af0d938f539393c1d50bf9e961784acc942ecc6dcc4ea7ec472eb216042
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 01:12 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: OpenRouter
Document: OpenRouter Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-066398
Captured: 2026-05-21 01:12:10 UTC
SHA-256: dfc26af0d938f539…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openrouter/openrouter-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-066398/collection-of-biometric-information-via-models/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenRouter's Collection of Biometric Information via Models clause do?

The biometric information designation under applicable laws typically triggers heightened legal protections and obligations; users are on notice that submissions may carry this legally significant classification.

How does this clause affect you?

Files you submit through OpenRouter's Service may be classified as containing biometric information, a category that may carry specific legal protections under applicable laws.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenRouter.