Direct answer: In group Leela, other participants only need the shared game state: whose turn it is, the roll, the cell, and any transition. A personal intention, draft answer, private AI exchange, and final notes should not become visible automatically. The player decides what to share. Before the session, the group should agree on visibility, retention, screenshots, the right to skip, and how personal data can be deleted.
Article focus: Understand the boundary between shared game events and private content, set meaningful consent, and reduce exposure of sensitive information.
Privacy is not a single switch
The word private can mean different things: the group cannot see an entry, the facilitator cannot see it, it will not be used in another game, or it will be deleted after the session. Those promises should not be collapsed into one vague label.
Before play, a participant needs a simple data map: what is collected, why, who receives access, how long it stays, and how to change the decision.
Four levels of information
| Level | Examples | Default visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Game state | turn, roll, current cell, arrow or snake | group |
| Voluntary disclosure | part of an answer the player chooses to read | selected participants |
| Personal record | intention, draft, full response, after-game note | owner only |
| Sensitive data | documents, address, medical details, another person’s messages | avoid unless necessary |
A shared board does not need a full reflection to move the piece correctly.
Consent should be specific
“By continuing, you agree” explains little about group play. Before invitations are sent, the room should clarify:
- whether a real name or alias is shown;
- whether the facilitator can see the intention;
- what may appear in the group chat;
- whether history remains after exit;
- whether screen recording is allowed;
- whether the room owner can export material;
- what deletion of an account or room does.
Consent to participate is not consent to disclose every detail.
A privacy failure without a hack
Anna writes a private note about debt. During the shared discussion, the facilitator asks, “How does the amount you mentioned relate to this cell?” The text was not shown, but the facilitator still revealed that a private financial detail existed.
A safer approach is to ask Anna privately whether she wants to bring any part of the topic into the group. If not, the move continues without explanation.
Many incidents come from the wrong audience, a shared screen, a lock-screen notification, or a forwarded screenshot rather than a sophisticated attack.
Data minimization in an actual game
Full names, employer names, diagnosis codes, and exact account balances are rarely necessary for a reflective question. Use roles: “partner,” “manager,” “a significant amount.” Do not paste another person’s entire message when observable behavior can be described in your own words.
Less unnecessary data means less harm when access goes wrong.
Group rules matter beyond technical settings
Even close friends should agree not to discuss someone else’s answers after the game, weaponize a disclosure in a later argument, insist on an explanation, or treat skipping as resistance. In couples and workplace groups, pressure may be subtle; declining must therefore be simple and require no defence.
After the room closes
Show each participant what remains: shared log, personal notes, AI responses, and invitations. Each item should have a clear option to keep, export, or delete. A removed participant should not continue receiving updates.
Privacy works when disclosure is a separate, deliberate action—not a side effect of joining the group.
Questions about this topic
Can other participants see my original intention?
It should be private by default. The player may voluntarily share it when useful for the discussion.
Can the facilitator read private answers?
Only if that access is clearly described and accepted. Technical capability is not the same as permission.
Are screenshots of a group room acceptable?
Only with prior agreement from everyone, because names, cells, and personal statements may appear in the image.
What if someone accidentally reveals sensitive information?
Pause the discussion, avoid repeating the content, remove it where possible, and ask the author what may remain in the history.
Does “private room” mean the service processes no data?
No. Privacy from other players and technical processing by a service are different layers. Actual retention and access terms still matter.
Related Leela guides
- Private Leela rooms: invitations, turns and personal answers
- Group Leela online: rooms, turn order, and privacy
- Leela for groups: size, roles and pace
- Leela for two players: turns and privacy
- Leela for couples: dialogue without pressure
- Leela with friends: how to organize a session
- Leela with AI participants: multiple views without finding a group
- AI guide in Leela: benefits and limits
FAQ
Can other participants see my original intention?
It should be private by default. The player may voluntarily share it when useful for the discussion.
Can the facilitator read private answers?
Only if that access is clearly described and accepted. Technical capability is not the same as permission.
Are screenshots of a group room acceptable?
Only with prior agreement from everyone, because names, cells, and personal statements may appear in the image.
What if someone accidentally reveals sensitive information?
Pause the discussion, avoid repeating the content, remove it where possible, and ask the author what may remain in the history.
Does “private room” mean the service processes no data?
No. Privacy from other players and technical processing by a service are different layers. Actual retention and access terms still matter.
Sources and editorial method
This material is intended for learning and self-reflection. It does not promise to predict the future and does not replace professional help.