Default OFF and Consent Prompt for “Chat History & Training”

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Subject: Privacy Setting Request – Default OFF and Consent Prompt for “Chat History & Training”

Message:
Hello OpenAI Team,

As a responsible and privacy-conscious user, I’d like to strongly suggest the following changes regarding the “Chat History & Training” setting:

  1. Set the default to OFF for new and existing users.

  2. Require a clear opt-in popup every time the app or web platform is opened, instead of assuming ongoing consent.

  3. Explain clearly what is gathered, how it’s used, and who gets to see it, particularly when users upload personal photos or information.

While there are precautions, privacy must never be optional or hidden in settings. User data respect should be the top design priority—not merely a disclaimer hidden in a toggle.

Take this seriously. It’s not merely about trust—it’s about dignity, consent, and transparency.

Thanks.

– A Concerned User (Hudson)