On the third bug report in the help center I got something new, at least there is some sense here:
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to OpenAI support.
We genuinely appreciate the detailed information you’ve provided regarding the issue you’re experiencing with ChatGPT. We understand how crucial it is for users to have a seamless experience, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
To address the issue, we recommend enabling the chat history from your end. This will prevent the chat from automatically closing after periods of inactivity. Once you’ve enabled the chat history, you can still opt out of our use of your data to improve our services by filling out this form: Opt-Out Form. Upon submission, new conversations will not be used to train our models.
For a more comprehensive understanding and to address any future concerns, you might find our Data Controls FAQ helpful.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we’re committed to assisting you until the issue is fully resolved.
Best,
Ian
OpenAI Support
Added links from the response.