By default, Cursor may store prompts and code to improve its models. Privacy Mode disables this — no code is stored or used for training.
Who Needs Privacy Mode
- Developers working on proprietary or sensitive codebases
- Enterprise teams with data handling requirements
- Anyone working with credentials, PII, or trade secrets in code
How to Enable
- Open Cursor Settings (
Cmd+,) - Go to General → Privacy Mode
- Toggle on
Business Plan
Cursor Business plan enforces Privacy Mode organization-wide — admins can require it for all team members.
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