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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.
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comply with professional, legal and regulatory obligations that apply to our business
"We also use data to: ... Comply with legal or regulatory obligations. Establish or exercise our rights. Defend against legal claims.Excerpt from Perplexity AI's Perplexity Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “We also use data to: ... Comply with legal or regulatory obligations. Establish or exercise our rights. Defend against legal claims.”
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