On June 8, 2026, Anthropic released a comprehensive Privacy Policy that will take effect on July 8, 2026. This document delineates how the AI safety and research company collects, utilizes, and processes personal data from users of its website, Claude.ai, and other related products and services.
Scope of the Privacy Policy
The Privacy Policy specifically excludes content processed on behalf of customers using Anthropic’s business offerings, such as enterprise accounts. Instead, the handling of that data is governed by separate customer agreements. For users interested in the training of Anthropic’s large language models, the company advises reviewing its Non-User Privacy Policy, which details how personal data from third-party sources may be utilized in product development.
Categories of Personal Data Collected
Anthropic categorizes the personal data it collects into several groups:
Personal Data Provided Directly: This includes identity and contact information, payment details, and feedback from users. For instance, when users sign up for an account, Anthropic collects names, email addresses, and phone numbers. Additionally, any inputs provided by users during interactions with the services can contain personal data.
Automatically Collected Data: The company also gathers technical information automatically, such as device and connection data, usage patterns, and log files. This data helps Anthropic understand how users interact with its services.
Data for Model Training: Anthropic uses personal data obtained from various sources, including publicly available information and datasets acquired through commercial agreements, to train its models. Users’ inputs and outputs may also contribute to this training unless they opt out.
Usage of Personal Data
According to the policy, Anthropic utilizes personal data for multiple purposes, including:
- Providing and maintaining services related to user accounts.
- Facilitating payments and preventing fraud.
- Improving services and conducting research on AI impacts.
Notably, user inputs and outputs may be used for model training unless users explicitly opt out. However, even with an opt-out, data flagged for safety review or reported by users can still be utilized for improvement purposes.
Third-Party Data Sharing
Anthropic may share personal data with various third parties, including affiliates, service providers, and corporate partners, for business-related purposes. This includes compliance with industry standards and resolving safety issues. Additionally, if a user’s account is linked to an organization’s enterprise account, their data may be shared with that organization.
In the event of significant corporate changes, such as mergers or acquisitions, personal data may also be disclosed as part of those transactions.
For users engaging with third-party services through Anthropic’s platform, their data may be processed according to the privacy policies of those external services.
This article was produced by NeonPulse.today using human and AI-assisted editorial processes, based on publicly available information. Content may be edited for clarity and style.
