Contracts contain sensitive information: pricing, terms, and the names of the people and companies you do business with. Before uploading them to any AI platform, it is fair to ask whether that is safe. Here is what actually matters.
Encryption in transit and at rest
A trustworthy platform encrypts your documents both while they travel to the server and while they are stored. This is the baseline. Look for it stated plainly in the security documentation.
Data retention and deletion
Ask how long the platform keeps your documents and whether you can delete them. The best answer is that you control retention and can remove documents at any time.
Whether your data trains their model
This is the question that matters most. Some AI tools use uploaded content to train their models, which means your contract data could influence outputs for other users. A responsible contract platform does not train its models on your documents.
Access controls
Confirm that only you and the people you authorize can see your documents, and that the provider limits internal access.
How ContractsIQ handles this
We designed our security approach around these exact concerns: encryption, no training on your documents, and controls that keep your data yours. If you are weighing tools, also read AI review versus hiring an attorney.
ContractsIQ provides software-based contract analysis and is not a law firm or a substitute for legal advice. For decisions with significant legal or financial consequences, consult a qualified attorney.