AI companion chats can feel personal even when the character is fictional. That makes privacy habits more important, not less. The safest approach is to treat every message and generated image as data that may be stored, reviewed, or processed by multiple systems.
1. Keep real secrets out of companion chat
Do not share passwords, financial information, medical records, workplace secrets, private addresses, or another person’s sensitive story. A convincing character does not create a confidential relationship.
2. Check chat and image retention
Look for clear answers about how long messages and generated media remain available, whether deleted items persist in backups, and whether user content contributes to model improvement.
3. Review billing before buying credits
Confirm whether a purchase is a subscription or a one-time credit pack, what renews automatically, where cancellation is located, and whether unused credits expire. Save a copy of the plan terms shown at checkout.
4. Separate fiction from real identity
Use a fictional persona for roleplay. Avoid uploading identifiable photos unless the feature truly requires one and the retention policy is acceptable. Never upload another person’s image without permission.
5. Test deletion controls early
Before building a long history, create a harmless test conversation and confirm that you can delete it. Check whether the account settings offer media history controls, data export, and full account deletion.
6. Protect emotional boundaries
An AI companion is a generated entertainment experience, not a person, therapist, emergency service, or guaranteed source of accurate advice. Take breaks and speak with a qualified human professional when a situation affects health, safety, or major life decisions.
OurDream AI safety checklist
- Use a unique password and multi-factor authentication if available.
- Keep identity details fictional or minimal.
- Confirm age requirements and regional availability.
- Understand message, image, and credit limits.
- Test deletion before sharing anything personal.
- Re-check policies when the product changes.
Safety is not a one-time label. It is the combination of the service’s current controls and the information you choose to share.