Perplexity
Perplexity
Careful
Perplexity's help center says AI data retention is on by default for Free, Pro, and Max, and that this data may be used to train models unless you turn the toggle off. Opting out applies only to data collected after that date. Enterprise is a different rule and is not used for training. A personal or Pro login is Careful for business questions until that setting is off.
Last checked 2026-11-10
Data-safety checklist
Trains on your data by default
Yes
The data-collection article says some data may be used to train AI models unless you opt out, and that AI data retention is enabled by default for Free, Pro, and Max.How to opt out
Steps
In account settings, open Preferences and turn off AI data retention. Perplexity says previously collected training data cannot be removed, and the setting applies to that user only.Data retention
What they keep
Unknown for a single chat-storage period. The article says opting out stops later training use, and that data may still be processed to run the service.BAA / HIPAA
Unknown
The consumer help article does not mention a business associate agreement.Certifications
1 listed
- Unknown
Enterprise and admin controls
Controls
The opt-out is per user. Organization-wide retention is described for Enterprise plans, not for Free or Pro.Sources
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