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The updated Privacy Notice establishes more granular disclosure of data collection methods across multiple product areas. Perplexity now explicitly discloses that it collects and stores browsing history and settings in the Comet browser based on consent or legitimate interest, accesses email content through Email Assistant to analyze messages (while stating it does not train AI models on that content), and collects demographic data if users voluntarily upload it. The revised structure also clarifies that local browser data storage occurs on users' devices and that incognito mode does not fully prevent tracking by websites or Perplexity. You can review Comet privacy settings and controls as described in the updated policy.
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You also have the right to object to the processing of Service Data or to export Service Data to another service.
"In certain circumstances, you may object to the processing of your personal data, or ask that we restrict processing of your personal data.Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “In certain circumstances, you may object to the processing of your personal data, or ask that we restrict processing of your personal data.”
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