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AI Feature Data Use

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What it is

Yelp uses artificial intelligence features that process your personal information, including content you submit, to power AI-driven tools and may use your data to train or improve AI models.

This analysis describes what Yelp's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause establishes the operational scope of AI processing activities Yelp may conduct on user-generated content and behavioral data. It specifies multiple authorized uses of AI technologies, from service personalization to content moderation, which defines the technical infrastructure and data processing activities that support Yelp's platform operations.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Information you share on Yelp — including reviews, photos, and queries — may be processed by AI systems and potentially used to train Yelp's AI models, meaning your content could shape future AI outputs. Users should review Yelp's AI-specific settings if they wish to limit AI processing of their data.

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To improve the quality of our services, we analyse texts submitted for translation. We ensure that this analysis cannot be traced back to individual users by anonymising the data before analysis. DeepL Pro subscribers' texts are not used to train our machine translation systems.

Midjourney Medium

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may use machine learning and other artificial intelligence (AI) technologies ("AI Technologies") to provide and improve our Service. For example, we may use such AI Technologies to analyze and process your contributions and interactions to provide you with personalized experiences, content recommendations, and relevant information based on your activity on Yelp; develop new products and features; train or fine-tune AI models; provide interactive services such as AI powered chats, virtual assistants, and automated answering services for tasks like making reservations or scheduling appointments on your behalf; and to help identify content that may violate our Content Guidelines and/or Terms of Service.

— Excerpt from Yelp's Yelp Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

AI data use provisions implicate GDPR Article 22 automated decision-making restrictions, CPRA regulations on automated decision-making technology, and emerging US state AI transparency laws; compliance teams should assess whether adequate disclosures and opt-out mechanisms are in place.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has issued guidance on AI and algorithmic systems, including requirements for transparency and consumer protection in AI-driven data processing.
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Applicable regulations

Colorado AI Act
US-CO
GDPR
European Union
Texas AI Act
Texas, USA

Provision details

Document information
Document
Yelp Privacy Policy
Entity
Yelp
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001274
Document ID
CA-D-00240
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 10:08 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Yelp
Document: Yelp Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001274
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:08:33 UTC
SHA-256: 9d37b5ed16f57725…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/yelp/yelp-privacy-policy/ai-feature-data-use/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yelp's AI Feature Data Use clause do?

This clause establishes the operational scope of AI processing activities Yelp may conduct on user-generated content and behavioral data. It specifies multiple authorized uses of AI technologies, from service personalization to content moderation, which defines the technical infrastructure and data processing activities that support Yelp's platform operations.

How does this clause affect you?

Information you share on Yelp — including reviews, photos, and queries — may be processed by AI systems and potentially used to train Yelp's AI models, meaning your content could shape future AI outputs. Users should review Yelp's AI-specific settings if they wish to limit AI processing of their data.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 1 platforms. See the full comparison.

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