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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.
The updated notice provides more granular disclosure of what data Perplexity collects and how it uses that data, organized by collection method and use case. The notice explicitly describes collection of Comet browser history and settings, Email Assistant message analysis, and local device data storage, each with stated legal bases. The notice also clarifies that Email Assistant does not use message contents for AI model training. You can review the updated notice to understand which data collection practices apply to services you use, and adjust Comet privacy settings or opt out of Email Assistant if desired.
View change record →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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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.
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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