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Comet Browsing History Collection

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

Key Facts

Does Perplexity AI record browsing history when a user uses Comet with a synced account?
Perplexity AI records browsing history and tracks use and engagement when a user uses Comet with a synced Perplexity account, depending on the user's settings.
Does Perplexity AI track use and engagement?
Perplexity AI records browsing history and tracks use and engagement when a user uses Comet with a synced Perplexity account, depending on the user's settings.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Browsing history is among the most sensitive categories of personal data, and this collection occurs at the browser level through a synced account, potentially covering activity across many websites.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Aug 15, 2026

The updated privacy policy removed a sentence stating that Perplexity does not sell personal data or send user queries, prompts, or conversation content to advertisers. This statement previously appeared at the top of the policy as an explicit reassurance. The revised policy retains the substantive privacy protections elsewhere in the document but removes this introductory clarity. Users should review the full updated privacy policy to confirm what data practices remain in effect.

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Medium Jul 23, 2026

The updated Privacy Notice states that Perplexity does not sell personal data or send user queries, prompts, or conversation content to advertisers. The policy also expands disclosure about cookies, first-party advertising measurement, and user privacy choices. This clarification directly addresses advertiser data handling practices, which is a material privacy concern for users of AI services.

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Medium Jul 5, 2026

The updated privacy notice expands transparency about how Perplexity collects and processes data across its services. The revised terms explicitly disclose that Comet browser collects browsing history, local data, and usage patterns; that Email Assistant analyzes email content for response advice but does not use that content for AI training; and that account data collection applies when creating accounts, submitting queries, and uploading documents. The policy now clearly separates consumer and enterprise data handling, stating that enterprise and API offerings are governed separately where Perplexity acts as a processor rather than a controller. You can review Comet privacy settings through the browser's controls and configure data collection preferences through your account settings.

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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)

If you use Comet with a synced Perplexity account, Perplexity AI may record your browsing history and track your engagement, subject to your settings.

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Depending on your settings, we record your browsing history and track your use and engagement when you use Comet with your synced Perplexity account.

Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Perplexity Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
California AB 2013 AI Training Data Transparency
US-CA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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
Perplexity Privacy Policy
Entity
Perplexity AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-046557
Document ID
CA-D-00510
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ff655e2bddcad2833548b605c0185d0c21d264d003841bf07cfc1b396bbde48b
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 20:20 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Perplexity AI
Document: Perplexity Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-046557
Captured: 2026-05-20 20:20:30 UTC
SHA-256: ff655e2bddcad283…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/perplexity-ai/perplexity-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-046557/comet-browsing-history-collection/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Perplexity AI's Comet Browsing History Collection clause do?

Browsing history is among the most sensitive categories of personal data, and this collection occurs at the browser level through a synced account, potentially covering activity across many websites.

How does this clause affect you?

If you use Comet with a synced Perplexity account, Perplexity AI may record your browsing history and track your engagement, subject to your settings.

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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