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DeepSeek: where is customer data stored and processed?

DeepSeek stores and processes personal data in China according to its privacy policy, and this applies to the service in general. Customers cannot choose region, and no European data centre region is stated. Logs, usage data and analytics are processed in China, with no retention period given. Chat input may be used to train and improve DeepSeek's own models. Login via Apple or Google, customer support, notifications, backup and group-entity processing have no stated location. No data processing agreement was found on the provider's domains, and the privacy policy and terms are not a DPA. The customer group is not stated, and no certifications are listed.

Checked 17 October 2026 · based on the vendor's own public documents

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Where data is stored and processed

ActivityIn the EU/EEAOutside the EU/EEA
Storage–China
Processing–China
Logs and telemetry–China
Analytics and metadata–China
AI features–China

Only outside the EU/EEA, with no European alternative stated: Storage, Processing, Logs and telemetry, Analytics and metadata, AI features.

Ownership and agreements

HeadquartersChina
Data processing agreementNot found on the vendor's website
CertificationsNone found

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