AI privacy

How to use AI companions more privately

AI companions can retain intimate conversation history to power memory. Treat every chat as stored data unless the platform clearly documents otherwise.

Safer checklist

  • ✓Use a separate email address and a username that does not identify you.
  • ✓Read the privacy policy before enabling memory, voice, or image features.
  • ✓Check whether account deletion also removes conversation history.
  • ✓Avoid sharing legal names, workplace details, financial data, or identifiable images.
  • ✓Review app permissions and disable contacts, microphone, or photo access you do not need.

Avoid these mistakes

  • ×Assuming a private chat is the same as end-to-end encrypted messaging.
  • ×Using the companion as a substitute for licensed mental-health care.
  • ×Uploading another person's image or personal data without consent.

Official resources to check

Platform policy pages remain authoritative. Labels below describe our current source record, not a safety guarantee.

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Frequently asked questions

Are AI companion chats private?

Privacy varies by platform. Conversation data may be stored for memory, moderation, or product operation, so review the current policy.

Can I delete AI companion data?

Some platforms document deletion or export controls. Confirm whether deletion includes chats, generated media, and backups.

Should I share personal information with an AI companion?

No. Avoid private identifiers, financial details, precise location, workplace information, and identifiable intimate media.

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