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“Not used for training” is the start of the conversation.

A privacy promise becomes useful when you understand its scope, exceptions and the task you want to perform.

PrivacyAF editorial desk · Reviewed October 6, 2026 · 3 minute brief

01 / THE SOURCES

What is established.

DuckDuckGo states that Duck.ai conversations are not used to train models and describes agreements that limit provider retention. Its documentation also identifies exceptions, optional features and separate handling for uploads. These are the provider’s published commitments. PrivacyAF has not audited their implementation.

02 / THE PRIVACYAF READ

Where we stand.

Our interpretation: privacy-conscious product design deserves attention and precise reading. Training use, retention, access and permission are different questions. A service’s protection does not decide whether your organization permits a particular client document or personal record to be sent to it.

03 / TAKE THIS INTO THE ROOM

Ask the next question.

  1. Does this commitment cover the exact product, feature and account you plan to use?
  2. Which retention exceptions, subprocessors and upload rules apply?
  3. What information can you remove while still accomplishing the task?
  4. Who has authority to approve disclosure of the material?
Review the disclosure before the prompt
SOURCE RECORD / Provider documentation reviewed October 6, 2026DuckDuckGo: how Duck.ai protects privacyProvider statement / check current termsNIST: Generative AI ProfileGovernment risk guidance / July 2024

Educational commentary. Sources and services can change. This brief does not establish legal compliance, product safety or misconduct. No affiliation or endorsement. Suggest a correction.

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