BetaExample data

Explain Why

Plain-language explanations for personalized choices.

What it does

Generate plain-language explanations for why a recommendation, route, offer, or next step fits the user.

POST /v1/explain

POST /v1/explain
{ "user_id": "usr_123", "recommendation_id": "rec_55" }

{
  "explanation": "This fits because the user values time-saving, prefers low-friction choices, and is in passive discovery mode."
}

Increases trust and conversion by showing users the reasoning behind personalized content, offers, or next steps.

Trust & consent

Explanations reference only fields the app is permissioned to see.

CanonIQ API is currently in beta. Feature examples use sample data and may not represent final product behavior.

Return the right identity context without exposing the full person.

Turn identity intelligence into product behavior.

Let users control which products see which parts of their profile.