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Perplexity AI updated its Data Processing Addendum in an update detected on August 16, 2026, revising 26 sentences and adding 9 new ones. The updated DPA clarifies how subprocessor information is disclosed—moving from reference to Annex 2 to a live Trust Center Subprocessor List at https://trust.perplexity.ai/subprocessors—and states that notification of subprocessor changes will occur either through in-product notification or email. The DPA also introduces product-specific carve-outs, stating that certain services (including Embeddings API and Perplexity Search) may operate under different data postures, with product-specific terms governing those services and controlling over the main DPA.

Perplexity AI updated the structure and navigation of its Data Processing Addendum in an update detected on August 5, 2026. The document removed website footer navigation elements and reorganized internal section references to include links to the Privacy Notice, Sub-Processor Notification, Subscription terms, and Third-Party Models & Terms. The substantive DPA language and its incorporation into service agreements remain unchanged; this was a navigational and structural revision.

Perplexity AI updated its Data Processing Addendum to add detail about cookies, first-party advertising measurement, and privacy choices. The update also includes a clarification that the company does not sell personal data or share queries, prompts, or conversation content with advertisers. This provides more specificity about data handling practices and advertising measurement approaches.

Perplexity AI's Data Processing Addendum underwent a minor formatting change on May 18, 2026. The change involved correcting the capitalization of 'Linkedin' to 'LinkedIn' in a footer navigation link. This is a stylistic correction with no operational impact on data processing terms, consumer rights, or privacy obligations.