IBM watsonx.ai Runtime

IBM says unsaved API prompts and outputs are not accessed, logged, stored, trained on, or used for improvement without permission.

Plan Scope

IBM watsonx.ai SaaS foundation-model inference; saved assets, prompt sessions, tuning data, and third-party models have additional state and terms.

Prompt Retention

IBM states it does not access, log, or store unsaved API prompts or outputs. Content deliberately saved as project assets is stored until the customer deletes it; temporary prompt-session assets can persist for 30 days.

Response Retention

Unsaved API outputs receive the same no-log and no-store treatment; saved results follow project and feature lifecycle controls.

Ordinary Logging

IBM retains account and service-usage metadata for operations, security, metering, support, and contractual obligations without treating unsaved prompt content as ordinary logs.

Model Training

IBM states customer prompts and outputs are not used to train foundation models or improve the service without permission.

Product Improvement

Unsaved prompts and outputs are excluded from service or model improvement; separately supplied feedback, tuning data, or expressly authorized data can be governed by their feature terms.

Human Or Operator Access

IBM says unsaved API prompts and outputs are not accessed. Saved assets and support cases can be accessed as needed under IBM Cloud security and contractual controls.

Subprocessors And Routing

IBM Cloud subprocessors and, where selected, third-party model providers may process data under the service terms and DPA; model-specific terms can add restrictions.

Deletion Controls

Customers can delete saved project assets; prompt-session assets expire after 30 days. Contract termination and personal-data rights follow IBM Cloud terms and privacy procedures.

Caveat

The strongest no-store statement applies to unsaved API requests. Prompt Lab history, projects, files, deployments, tuning data, support material, and third-party models can create separately retained state.