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title: "What to Check in an AI Image Tool's Privacy Policy"
url: https://www.imagequarry.com/faq/what-should-i-check-in-an-ai-privacy-policy/
last_updated: 2026-10-20
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# What should I check in an AI image tool's privacy policy?

Check five things: training use, retention, human review, sharing and deletion, for the plan you use, since defaults can differ. Read the policy before you upload anything.

Training: is it on by default, and can you switch it off for images too?

Retention and review: how long are uploads kept, including when history is off, and can human reviewers see them? Google, for example, states both: 72 hours with activity off, and up to three years for reviewed chats.

Visibility and sharing: are images public by default, and which other companies process your content?

Deletion: can you delete single images, projects and the whole account, and what remains afterwards? Read the policy of every tool you upload to.

_Source: Google Gemini Apps Privacy Hub, checked October 20, 2026._

Next step: [Are uploaded images used to train AI models?](https://www.imagequarry.com/faq/are-uploaded-images-used-to-train-ai/)

## Related questions

- [Are uploaded images used to train AI models?](https://www.imagequarry.com/faq/are-uploaded-images-used-to-train-ai/): Some tools do by default; others do not. Check the policy.
- [Do AI image tools keep my photos?](https://www.imagequarry.com/faq/do-ai-image-tools-keep-my-photos/): Most keep them for some time; retention rules differ.
- [Is it safe to upload photos to an AI image tool?](https://www.imagequarry.com/faq/is-it-safe-to-upload-photos-to-ai/): It depends on the tool's policy; read it before uploading.
- [Can I use AI images commercially?](https://www.imagequarry.com/faq/can-i-use-ai-images-commercially/): Usually, if the tool's terms allow it and the image infringes no rights.

Last reviewed 2026-10-20 by ImageQuarry.

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