ChatGPT is fun and helpful for many things, but you should be careful not to share personal or private information while using it.
Some of the things you type in ChatGPT can be remembered by the system and used to help improve how it works. This is more common for people who pay for the service, but they can also turn this off by changing the settings. You can even delete older chats that may contain sensitive information.
What Not to Share
To stay safe, never share private details like:
- Your home address
- Bank or credit card numbers
- Social security numbers
- Information about your family or job
This kind of data can be picked up by the system and should be kept private.
Also, avoid using ChatGPT on public Wi-Fi, like at airports, cafés, or hotels. These networks can be unsafe, and hackers may be able to see what you’re doing. It’s always better to use a safe and secure internet connection.
Check Your Privacy Settings
There are settings you can change to protect your privacy:
- Turn off the “Improve the model for everyone” setting. This stops ChatGPT from using your chats to train its system.
- You can also delete specific chats or remove all of them from your chat history.
Use Temporary Chat Mode
You can use something called Temporary Chat Mode. This mode does not save your conversation or use it to train the AI. To use it:
- On the website: Click “Temporary” at the top right when starting a new chat.
- On the mobile app: Look for a dotted bubble in the same place.
Following these easy steps will help keep your personal information safe while using ChatGPT.
