Is Ahrefs safe for lawyers?
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For client confidentiality and privilege, we couldn’t confirm an independent security audit. Ask the vendor for these in writing, or limit use to non-confidential tasks.
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Data privacy, AI training, GDPR, SOC 2 and HIPAA, answered from Ahrefs’s own policies. Last checked October 17, 2026
Use with care Ahrefs says customer content is not used to train its AI models by default (or lets you opt out). It offers GDPR/CCPA rights or a data processing agreement (DPA). Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. You can delete your data or account. Don’t paste confidential client information until you have checked the plan’s data terms with the vendor.
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No, not by default Ahrefs says it does not use customer prompts or files to train its models by default, or gives you a clear opt-out.
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GDPR rights and DPA offered Ahrefs describes GDPR (or CCPA) rights or offers a data processing agreement. Whether your use is compliant also depends on how you use it: sign the DPA, check where data is stored and record the tool in your processing register.
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In progress Ahrefs says a SOC 2 or ISO/IEC 27001 audit is in progress.
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Documented Ahrefs lets you delete your data or account, or states how long data is kept.
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Low documented gaps We found no public evidence of: follows an AI risk standard (ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act). Check these points with the vendor before sharing confidential or personal data. Gaps in public information: follows an AI risk standard (ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act). As with any AI tool, check outputs for mistakes, never paste passwords or secrets, and be careful with links and files from unknown sources, which can carry hidden instructions (prompt injection).
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Business plans protect more Business plans add controls such as SSO, admin roles or audit logs.
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No BAA found We found no HIPAA business associate agreement for Ahrefs. Without a BAA, don’t use it with protected health information.
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For client confidentiality and privilege, we couldn’t confirm an independent security audit. Ask the vendor for these in writing, or limit use to non-confidential tasks.
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For financial records and client data, we couldn’t confirm an independent security audit. Ask the vendor for these in writing, or limit use to non-confidential tasks.
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For patient data, we couldn’t confirm an independent security audit, a HIPAA BAA. Ask the vendor for these in writing, or limit use to non-confidential tasks.
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For client documents under NDA, we couldn’t confirm an independent security audit. Ask the vendor for these in writing, or limit use to non-confidential tasks.
Safest AI tools for consultantsSuitable with care
Ahrefs documents the basics companies usually need for company and customer data: no training on your content, GDPR rights or a DPA, a clear privacy policy. Use a business plan, set it up with your IT or compliance lead, and tell clients where required.
Safest AI tools for businessesGood Solid basics; a few controls are missing or unclear.
Is Ahrefs safe? Full privacy report How SafeScore worksRisks to consider: We found no public evidence of: follows an AI risk standard (ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act). Check these points with the vendor before sharing confidential or personal data.
Assessed by KurateAI editors from public information. Last updated October 17, 2026. SafeScore summarises public information; it isn’t an audit. Make or use Ahrefs and have more evidence? Send it to us.
This page summarises Ahrefs’s public information as of October 17, 2026. It isn’t legal advice or an audit. Policies change, so confirm with the vendor before sharing sensitive data. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.