Security & Privacy
Temporary chat
A chat mode that limits particular ways a conversation is saved or used for memory.
Example
A user opens a session that is not saved in their ordinary chat history.
Why people use it
It offers a way to use a chat without keeping it in the usual history or memory.
What you'll hear
“I'll use a temporary conversation for this.”
What this means for you
Check the specific service terms before sharing sensitive information.
Can you control it?
Sometimes
Sometimes. Your choices depend on the tool and your access. The settings available to an everyday user may differ from those available to the people running it.
Common questions
- Does temporary chat always mean zero retention or anonymity?
- No. Exact storage and safety-processing rules depend on the provider.
- Does it mean the service has no connection to my account?
- Not necessarily. A temporary mode can still be used through an identified account.
- Can information sent to another service follow different rules?
- Yes. Connected tools or third parties may handle information under their own terms.