# Source: https://docs.perplexity.ai/docs/resources/privacy-security.md

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# Privacy & Security

> Learn about Perplexity's data privacy, retention policies, and security certifications for API users

## Data Privacy & Retention

### Zero Data Retention Policy

Perplexity maintains a strict **Zero Data Retention Policy** for the Sonar API. We do not retain any data sent via the Sonar API, and we absolutely do not use any customer data to train our models or for any other purposes beyond processing your immediate request.

### Data We Collect

The only data we collect through the Sonar API consists of essential billable metrics required for service operation:

* Number of tokens processed
* Model used for each request
* Request timestamp and duration
* API key identification (for billing purposes)

This billing metadata does not include any content from your prompts, responses, or other user data.

## Security Certifications & Compliance

Perplexity is compliant with industry-leading security standards and certifications:

### Current Certifications

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  **[SOC 2 Type II Report](https://trust.perplexity.ai/)** - Comprehensive security controls audit covering security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy
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  **[2025 HIPAA Gap Assessment](https://trust.perplexity.ai/)** - Healthcare data protection compliance evaluation
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  **[CAIQlite](https://trust.perplexity.ai/)** - Cloud security assessment questionnaire demonstrating cloud security posture
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## Additional Security Information

For comprehensive details about our security measures, infrastructure protection, and compliance frameworks, visit our dedicated security portal:

<Card title="Perplexity Trust Center" icon="shield-check" href="https://trust.perplexity.ai/">
  Access detailed security documentation, compliance reports, and transparency information
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  All security measures and certifications are regularly updated and maintained to ensure the highest standards of data protection and service security.
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