Can I stop a chatbot from using my chats for training?

Updated October 2026 · How we answer

Finding the setting

Open the account or settings menu in the app, then look for data controls, privacy, or model improvement options. Some services separate chat history from training, so you may need to switch off both. The exact wording differs between products and between web and mobile versions.

Some services also offer a temporary chat mode that is not saved. Read what that mode promises, because a provider may still keep copies for a limited period.

Checking what the setting changes

Turning off training usually affects future data use, not what has already been processed. Older history may still appear in your account until you delete it. Deleting a chat removes it from your view, but the provider's retention rules decide how long copies persist.

• Look under data controls or privacy settings
• Check both training and history options
• Review the retention policy on the official site
• Delete old chats you no longer need

Using the setting wisely

Even with training turned off, avoid pasting passwords, account numbers, or confidential client material into any chat. The setting reduces one kind of risk, but it does not make every conversation private. Treat the chat window as a place where you share only what you would send by email.

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