DeepSeek data terms: training, retention, opt-out
DeepSeek API, DeepSeek app · 2 pages watched · last change Apr 6, 2026
What the terms say
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| Does it train on API and business data? | Does it train on API and business data?Not stated on the watched pages. |
| Does it train on consumer app data? | 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? | How long are API inputs kept?Not stated on the watched pages. |
| How do you opt out of training? | 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? | Is zero data retention available?Not stated on the watched pages. |
| Is there a public subprocessor list? | Is there a public subprocessor list?Not stated on the watched pages. |
| Where is data processed and stored? | 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
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| Apr 6, 2026Archive | Terms of UseFor 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 MechanApr 6, 2026 (archive) · +32 / -30 paragraphs | +32 / -30 | View |
| Apr 5, 2026Archive | Privacy PolicyLocation 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 inApr 5, 2026 (archive) · +11 / -8 paragraphs | +11 / -8 | View |
| Feb 9, 2026Archive | Privacy PolicyUser 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 resFeb 9, 2026 (archive) · +7 / -6 paragraphs | +7 / -6 | View |
| Aug 17, 2025Archive | Privacy PolicyData Controller: The Services are provided and controlled by Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd., with its registered address in China ("we" or "us"). If you have any questions about how we use your Personal Data, please conAug 17, 2025 (archive) · +16 / -14 paragraphs | +16 / -14 | View |
| Jun 11, 2025Archive | Terms of UseDeepSeek 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 thisJun 11, 2025 (archive) · +16 / -15 paragraphs | +16 / -15 | View |
| Jun 4, 2025Archive | Privacy PolicyThis 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, Jun 4, 2025 (archive) · +73 / -62 paragraphs | +73 / -62 | View |
Watched pages
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| Privacy Policycdn.deepseek.com | Privacy policy | Apr 5, 20264 recorded | Sep 25, 2026live page |
| Terms of Usecdn.deepseek.com | Terms | Apr 6, 20262 recorded | Sep 25, 2026live page |
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