Claude AI Privacy Policy: Takeaways for Everyday Users
Summary
An analysis of Anthropic's privacy policy for Claude AI, detailing data collection, retention periods, and opt-out mechanisms for model training.
Key quotes
Claude may use the content of your chats to train its AI models, but only if you explicitly allow it
Consumer plans (Free, Pro, Max) with model training opted out [have a retention window of] 30 days
Consumer plans with model training opted in [have a retention window of] Up to 5 years
The article breaks down the data practices of Anthropic’s Claude AI, specifically highlighting a 2025 update to consumer terms regarding model training. It provides a comparison of data retention windows based on user plan and training preferences.