Termsby GlyphDeepSeek data terms: training, retention, opt-out
DeepSeek API, DeepSeek app · 2 pages watched · last change Apr 6, 2026
What the terms say
Does it train on API and business data?
Not stated on the watched pages.
Does it train on consumer app data?
Yes, unless you opt out(Uses your data)
“To improve and develop the Services and to train and improve our technology, such as our machine learning models and algorithms.”
Privacy Policy On the page Sep 24, 2026
How long are API inputs kept?
Not stated on the watched pages.
How do you opt out of training?
Improve the model toggle(Protective)
“If you refuse to allow us to process the data in the manner described above, you can opt out by turning off "Improve the model for everyone".”
Terms of Use On the page Sep 24, 2026
Is zero data retention available?
Not stated on the watched pages.
Is there a public subprocessor list?
Not stated on the watched pages.
Where is data processed and stored?
Stored in China(Uses your data)
“To provide you with our services, we directly collect, process and store your Personal Data in People's Republic of China.”
Privacy Policy On the page Sep 24, 2026
Changes
Terms of Use
Added 32 paragraphs and removed 30.New text: “For detailed rules on how we collect, protect, and use personal information, please carefully read the DeepSeek Privacy Policy . If you would like to learn more about our model mechanism or training methods, please refer to the Model Mechan”
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Privacy PolicyAdded 11 paragraphs and removed 8.New text: “Location Personal Data . We automatically collect Personal Data about your approximate location based on IP address (1) for security reasons, for example to protect your account by detecting unusual login activity; (2) to respond to your in”
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Privacy PolicyAdded 7 paragraphs and removed 6.New text: “User Input. When you use our Services, we may collect your text input, voice input, prompt, uploaded files, photos, feedback, chat history, or other content that you provide to our model and Services ("Prompts" or "Inputs"). We generate res”
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Privacy PolicyAdded 16 paragraphs and removed 14.New text: “Please be informed that the processing rules for Personal Data collected from end users when accessing downstream systems or applications developed by developers using our open platform services are not covered by this privacy policy. The d”
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Terms of UseAdded 16 paragraphs and removed 15.New text: “DeepSeek products and services are owned and operated by Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "DeepSeek" or "we" ). Before using the Services, please make sure to carefully read and understand this”
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Privacy PolicyAdded 73 paragraphs and removed 62.New text: “This privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") applies to the Personal Data (or other similar terms as defined by applicable data protection law) relating to you ("Personal Data") that DeepSeek processes in connection with DeepSeek apps, websites, ”
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