claude /privacy-settings: Set Your Own Data Usage Scope

There's a thought everyone has at some point when using AI tools: "Where and how is what I type being used?" Claude Code lets you check and adjust this yourself. With the /privacy-settings command, you can set your own data usage scope by your own hand.

Definition (What It Is)

/privacy-settings is a command for viewing and changing privacy settings (settings about how the data you input is used). You can check the data usage scope and turn it on or off as you wish.

This feature is offered on Pro and Max (Claude Code's paid subscription tiers). The items you see may differ depending on which subscription you use.

How to Use It (By Difficulty)

Basic — Opening Data Settings

/privacy-settings

Type this single line and the data usage settings screen opens. You can check item by item what your input is used for and adjust your consent directly. It's good to go in and review it once when you first start using Claude Code in earnest.

Common Pitfalls (If Applicable)

/privacy-settings is a feature offered on the Pro and Max tiers. On free or other tiers, the items may not appear or the adjustment scope may differ. If the command doesn't work, check your subscription tier first.

Real-World Example

If you do work involving company code or sensitive information, you can use /privacy-settings before you start to check how your data is used and adjust it to fit your needs. Reviewing the settings once lets you focus on the work with peace of mind.

Taking It Further

Being able to set the data usage scope yourself means you can use it with peace of mind in any environment. When you want different standards for a personal side project versus work tasks, it's good to build the habit of reviewing the settings to fit the situation.

Summary

/privacy-settings is a command for viewing and changing privacy settings. Typing it opens the data usage settings screen, where you can check how your data is used and adjust it directly. It's offered on the Pro and Max tiers, so review it once before you start using it in earnest.

Reference: Claude Code v2.1.154 (2026.05)