Feature request: Web Search Privacy Notification #1687

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GiteaMirror · 2025-11-11T14:50:09-06:00

GiteaMirror commented

2025-11-11 14:50:09 -06:00

Originally created by @enving on GitHub (Aug 4, 2024).

Currently, when users click on the web search feature in the open web UI, they may not be fully aware that the information they provide will be sent to the internet. This lack of transparency could potentially lead to privacy concerns or unintended sharing of sensitive information.

Describe the solution you'd like

We propose adding a friendly, non-intrusive notification that appears when a user clicks on the web search feature. This notification would inform the user that any information they enter will be sent to the internet as part of the search query. The notification should be:

Clear and concise
User-friendly in tone
Easily dismissible for frequent users
Optionally, include a "Don't show this again" checkbox

Describe alternatives you've considered

A permanent disclaimer text near the search bar
A one-time pop-up notification when the user first uses the web search feature
Including this information in the user settings or FAQ section

Additional context

This feature aims to enhance user trust and transparency without significantly impacting the user experience. It aligns with best practices for data privacy and user consent.

A mock-up of the notification could be helpful to visualize the implementation. Additionally, we should consider how this notification might be localized for different languages and regions.

Originally created by @enving on GitHub (Aug 4, 2024). ### Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. Currently, when users click on the web search feature in the open web UI, they may not be fully aware that the information they provide will be sent to the internet. This lack of transparency could potentially lead to privacy concerns or unintended sharing of sensitive information. ### Describe the solution you'd like We propose adding a friendly, non-intrusive notification that appears when a user clicks on the web search feature. This notification would inform the user that any information they enter will be sent to the internet as part of the search query. The notification should be: - Clear and concise - User-friendly in tone - Easily dismissible for frequent users - Optionally, include a "Don't show this again" checkbox ### Describe alternatives you've considered 1. A permanent disclaimer text near the search bar 2. A one-time pop-up notification when the user first uses the web search feature 3. Including this information in the user settings or FAQ section ### Additional context This feature aims to enhance user trust and transparency without significantly impacting the user experience. It aligns with best practices for data privacy and user consent. A mock-up of the notification could be helpful to visualize the implementation. Additionally, we should consider how this notification might be localized for different languages and regions.

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