https://tos.linkflow.be/ Every material change to the United States copy of the terms we watch.en Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:52:12 +0000 https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/59c2213de268/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/59c2213de268/ Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorThe diff shows only removals: the Community Geofilter Terms, Snap Inc. and Snap Group Limited Lens Studio Terms, and the Government Users amendment no longer appear in this document. Nothing was added. This most likely means the archived page now covers a narrower document or these terms moved elsewhere, not that the rules for creators were repealed. https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/187b3aa8d1e4/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/187b3aa8d1e4/ Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000notableThe diff removes the detailed body of Snapchat's Consumer Health Data (CHD) policy. That covers what data counts as CHD, how it is used and shared, and the rights and appeal text, including the Washington Attorney General complaint route. The section's title, intro and effective date are not shown as removed, and nothing was added. The diff does not show whether practices changed or the content moved elsewhere. https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/0c16258a4d7c/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/0c16258a4d7c/ Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorThe whole AI Tools Terms section (effective Feb 17, 2025) was removed from the Terms of Service page. It covered use of generative AI tools in Business Services: input and output rules, ownership, disclaimers and an arbitration notice. The diff does not show whether these terms moved to another page or were dropped. https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/c73cb0cefe57/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/c73cb0cefe57/ Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorAI trainingThe whole My Selfie Terms text (effective April 29, 2024) is absent from the new version, with nothing added. Those terms covered use of selfies for AI features, a broad licence over generated images of the user, use of selfies to train machine learning models, and ads showing the user's likeness. The diff does not show whether the terms moved elsewhere or were retired. https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/c136bd77f803/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/c136bd77f803/ Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorAI trainingThe old policy said My AI conversations were kept until you delete them or your account. The new text says My AI still retains the content, but only uses the previous 24 hours to power its responses. The use of shared content and location to improve products and personalise ads remains, now worded as 'also' used. https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/886a54819ce8/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/886a54819ce8/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorThe full text of the 2021 EU Standard Contractual Clauses for transferring personal data to non-EU countries was removed from the Privacy Policy page. Nothing was added in its place in this diff. The clauses covered data subject rights, liability, Dutch supervisory authority and courts, and handling of government access requests. Taken from you: Published text of the EU data transfer safeguards (SCCs) is no longer on this page; Visible commitments on government access requests, liability, and Dutch courts/regulator are no longer stated here https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/7b260c249a2a/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/7b260c249a2a/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000notableThe WhatsApp Business App policy now covers ads and messaging campaigns. It adds collection of 'Business Interaction Information', such as how you interact with businesses and ads, and says that data, plus usage and log data from both the main app and business functions, is used when showing ads in the Business App. Taken from you: More data collected: interactions with businesses and advertisers, including message and call volume, blocking or muting, and catalog or website browsing and purchase information; If ads are shown, ad interactions (views, taps, orders, purchases on WhatsApp) are collected; Usage and log data from both the main app and business functions can be used for ads in the Business App https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/828effdf632f/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/828effdf632f/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorA notice says that from January 27, 2027, subscriptions with ongoing eligibility-based discounts (such as student plans) must disclose eligibility criteria, verification, and post-eligibility pricing and benefit changes. The Families Self-Certified Ads SDK Program is reopened to applicants via Play SDK Console, with new requirements for SDKs to register and publish technical documentation, and the Teacher Approved requirement removed. Taken from you: Ads SDKs seeking Families self-certification must now register on Play SDK Console and commit not to cause apps to violate Play Developer Policies; Ads SDKs must publish technical documentation so apps can implement them correctly https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/9bf561b509fe/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/9bf561b509fe/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorGoogle Play's permissions policy now spells out developer rules that were previously only announced or covered elsewhere. Apps targeting Android 17 must use the location button for one-time location requests, and using precise location requires a Play Console declaration. Broad contacts access, the Manage Contacts permission and the new Local Network permission are restricted to core functionality. Storage access now requires a declaration. Accessibility API rules and the ban on evading Play review were largely restated rather than new, and a new AppFunctions rule bars deceiving AI agents. Taken from you: Developers must file Play Console declarations to use precise location, the local network permission and all-files storage access.; Developers must ensure their AppFunctions do not deceive or manipulate AI agents, bypass security controls, or interfere with other apps. https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/0ecf5851b72e/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/0ecf5851b72e/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorShein added a Customer Support section saying it may assist with shipping, return, refund or payment questions at its discretion. It states such help is a courtesy and creates no contractual duty to resolve problems caused by carriers, banks, payment processors, third-party sellers or others. It may refer users to those third parties instead. Taken from you: Any contractual claim that Shein must resolve issues caused by carriers, banks, payment processors or Third-Party Sellers; Assurance of support: assistance is discretionary and may be a referral to a third party https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/2b89e7caf394/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/2b89e7caf394/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorThe list of service providers in the privacy policy changed. Sixteen vendors were removed, including ID verification and face age-estimation providers (Incode, Yoti, Private Identity) and an AI content-moderation vendor. Four were added: CandyAI (AI virtual models, Malta), Intercom (chat and AI agent), Sentry, and ZeroBounce (email validation). Taken from you: New disclosed recipients of data: CandyAI (Malta), Intercom, Sentry and ZeroBounce; Data may now be handled by an AI chat/agent system and AI virtual model provider, and sent to a vendor in Malta https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/085f25cc2870/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/085f25cc2870/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000notableAI trainingThe policy now says you may let services like Search or Gemini Apps access data from Photos, Gmail and Drive for more personalized experiences. The previous flat statement that personalized ads are not based on Drive, Gmail or Photos content now has an exception: if you make that data available to other Google services that support personalized ads. An example describes Search using hotel booking details from an email. Taken from you: Unconditional promise that ads are not personalized from Drive, Gmail or Photos content now applies only unless you share that data with other services; Ads can be based on personalized content from Google services, not just interests and activity; Gemini Apps, as well as Search, can now be allowed to access your Photos, Gmail and Drive data to personalize your experience, including ads. https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/2c1468a9178d/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/2c1468a9178d/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000notableAI trainingThe policy now says you may allow services like Search or Gemini Apps to access data from other Google services such as Photos, Gmail and Drive for personalization. The earlier flat promise not to show ads based on Drive, Gmail or Photos content now has an exception if you choose to make that data available to other Google services that support personalized ads. A new 'personalize content' section describes features such as Personal Intelligence. Taken from you: Absolute promise of no personalized ads based on Gmail, Drive or Photos content now has an opt-in exception; Data from Gmail, Photos and Drive may be used across services like Search and Gemini Apps if you allow it https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/68b5a646c481/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/68b5a646c481/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorOne sentence about cookie-style preference storage now says search results or ads may be personalised based on your activity 'across devices'. The effective-date line was also removed, which is not substantive. Taken from you: Ad and search personalisation is now described as using your activity across devices, not just the current browser https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/b18a77322e0e/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/b18a77322e0e/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000notableThe ad-controls section now says that removing or disabling cookies in your browser does not stop Google from using cookie-based information or other advertising technologies to personalize ads; you must change ad settings. The retargeting explanation also now says Google may use other identifiers, such as your IP address or information you previously shared with a website, not just cookies. Taken from you: Browser cookie controls alone no longer stop personalized ads; ad settings must also be changed; Retargeting ads may now rely on identifiers like IP address or info shared with a website, not only cookies https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/34f7e8c1b883/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/34f7e8c1b883/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorA sentence about cookies and preferences now says search results or ads may be personalized based on your activity 'across devices'. The effective-date line was also removed, which is a formatting change. Taken from you: Ad and search personalization may now draw on your activity across devices, not just the current one https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/c06c8f50283a/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/c06c8f50283a/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorThe Device/Online Identifiers category now includes a device security configuration status, a 0/1 flag showing whether fingerprint or facial recognition is set up on your device. The policy says no biometric data itself is collected. Like the rest of that category, it is listed as used for targeted advertising. Taken from you: Shein now collects a flag showing whether biometric authentication is enabled on your device; This new data point sits in a category marked as used for targeted advertising https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/b1f373e05f62/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/b1f373e05f62/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000majorFor users outside the EU, EFTA and UK, X's terms now include a binding arbitration clause that applies if the Texas court forum clause is unenforceable. It is confidential, individual-only, and bars the arbitrator from granting injunctive relief. The class action waiver now also covers a jury trial waiver and named affiliates (SpaceXAI, Cursor, SpaceX), and the state-law claim deadline becomes two years and one day. Users are also made responsible for autonomous actions taken on their behalf. Taken from you: Right to have a dispute heard in court if the Texas forum clause is found unenforceable: it now goes to confidential, individual arbitration; Arbitrators cannot grant injunctive relief; Right to a jury trial (where permitted by law); Each party bears its own arbitration costs and attorneys' fees, with fee-shifting for frivolous or bad-faith claims; Responsibility for autonomous actions performed by features on your behalf; Appeal rights against the arbitration award, which are waived https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/a13ba40e027c/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/a13ba40e027c/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorAI trainingA new bullet in the Audience Network publishers section says Meta receives information from third parties that provide content, including products and services built by external developers using 'contributor tier models' via APIs. The diff does not say how this information is used. Taken from you: Meta now lists another source of information it receives: third-party content providers and external developers' products built with its contributor tier models https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/9266587138e2/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/9266587138e2/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000majorFor users contracting with the Singapore entity, the old 30-day amicable consultation is replaced by a detailed mandatory informal dispute process before HKIAC arbitration. Claimants must submit a notice with evidence and a sworn personal declaration, and a 60-day negotiation period follows. A class action waiver, small-claims exception and severability clauses are also added. Taken from you: Right to bring class, collective or representative proceedings; Ability to go straight to arbitration after 30 days of consultation; Must file formal notice with order screenshots and a sworn declaration, including disclosure of any claim funding or law firm arrangements; Longer waits: 14-day review, up to 60-day negotiation, and up to 90 days for mass claims; Coordinated filings of 25+ claims face extra requirements and may be reviewed collectively by AliExpress https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/e5fded6117f1/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/e5fded6117f1/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000majorTelegram's blanket pledge not to use your data for ads is replaced with a narrower pledge covering only private chat contents and contact lists. The policy now describes ads in bots, stories and search, plus targeting by language, approximate country/city (from phone number or IP), and the channels a user follows. Premium users are said not to see ads. Taken from you: Blanket promise that your data is not used for ad targeting is gone; Ads may now be targeted by approximate city/country derived from phone number area code or IP address; Ads may be selected based on which channels you follow; Ads now appear in bots, stories and public search, not only channels https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/1e13a09ce4b9/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/1e13a09ce4b9/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000majorUsers now agree to receive marketing communications, offers and newsletters, and acknowledge that emails contain tracking pixels recording open time, device and approximate location. A clause making users liable for a charge plus an extra $100 administrative fee in the event of a report, absent good faith, was removed. Taken from you: Agreement to receive marketing emails, special offers and newsletters; Consent to email open-tracking pixels recording open time, device and approximate location https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/48c4d5b4f085/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/48c4d5b4f085/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000notableSnapchat's updated terms (effective September 21, 2026) say it won't be liable for removing or reviewing your content, allow age verification, and add language on sharing user data with EU authorities via EU affiliates. Arbitration now makes users pay an Administrative Fee up front (offset by Snap if above court filing costs). Appeals and moderation sections are rewritten with more references to legal rights and transparency reports. Taken from you: Right to sue Snap over content or account actions: terms now state Snap is not liable for reviewing, screening or deleting your content; Snap's commitment to review complaints changed from 'we will' to 'we strive to'; Moderation and account decisions are stated to be in Snap's sole discretion, including device-based blocks; You may be required to verify your age before using the Services, and under-age accounts may now be locked as well as deleted.; Snap may share user content with EU authorities through EU affiliates without contesting conflicts of law; Arbitration initiators now pay the Administrative Fee up front rather than Snap paying both parties' Administrative Fee; Inactive accounts may be terminated, not just deactivated https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/696046744e76/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/696046744e76/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000notableSnapchat now says it may use information from Snapchatters over 18 in your household to choose ads for you. The iOS no-tracking opt-out now allows linking data on-device or where technical privacy controls reduce identification risk. A new European Contextual Advertising section explains when only contextual ads are shown and adds Sponsored Snaps placement choices. Taken from you: Household members over 18 may now inform which ads you see; The iOS no-tracking opt-out exception now refers to linking where technical privacy controls significantly reduce the risk of identifying you, rather than where you are not specifically identified.; Wording on teen ad inferences changed from friends' interests to interests of other people associated with you https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/e0839bdc1dcb/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/e0839bdc1dcb/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000notableAI trainingThe updated policy (effective September 21, 2026) adds wording that Snapchat may ask users to verify their age depending on region, and that automated tools may confirm age-appropriate use. It adds optional face grouping in Memories, which uses information about faces in saved photos. It also says friends may see your current or recent activity status if you allow it, and that information may be shared to verify ages for legal obligations. Taken from you: Snapchat may ask you to verify your age, depending on region, and now lists age estimation as a use of information you provide; If you enable face grouping, information about faces in your Memories may be used; Automated tools may also be used to confirm age-appropriate use, drawing on account, device, usage and content-related signals; Your current or recent activity status may be visible to friends if allowed; Age information may be used or shared to comply with legal obligations, including verifying user ages https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/87bb01e08121/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/87bb01e08121/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorAI trainingThe July 2026 policy mostly rewords sentences and renames 'AI at Meta' to 'Meta AI' or 'features that are part of AI at Meta'. It adds a new section heading on personalizing AI features and describes AI features as able to 'perform actions' as well as create and understand content. One consent condition for sensitive information changes from 'and' to 'or'. Taken from you: Sensitive information clause now reads 'or where you have given your explicit consent', which may loosen the consent requirement; AI features are now described as able to perform actions using your information https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/61acafb87818/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/61acafb87818/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000notableThe Payments terms now describe third-party 'Payment Partners' who handle all money movement, disputes and refunds, replacing the Meta Pay/Payments Processors framing. A new US-based Remittances (cross-border) feature is added, with explicit consent for sharing your name, phone number and payment info with Meta and the chosen partner. WhatsApp also disclaims responsibility for transaction status notices and history shown in the app, and can change or remove partners at any time. Taken from you: Disputes, refunds and fraud claims must go to the Payment Partner or your bank, not WhatsApp/Meta; Agree WhatsApp can share your name, phone number and payment info with Meta and the Remittance partner; Transaction status notices and payment history are 'as is' with no accuracy guarantee; WhatsApp disclaims responsibility for choosing or using any Payment Partner (no endorsement); Remittances limited to personal, household use only https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/f48e415dd364/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/f48e415dd364/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorThe sentence on raising concerns with regulators was split. The general right to complain to a local supervisory authority remains. The mention of the Irish Data Protection Commission as lead authority now applies only to people who live in the European Union. Taken from you: Non-EU users no longer see the Irish Data Protection Commission named as a complaint route https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/e624ca5d0193/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/e624ca5d0193/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000notableThe policy now says that when you chat with businesses using Meta's business tools, or add WhatsApp to Accounts Center, Meta may receive limited information. Stated purposes are reducing spam, helping businesses send more relevant messages, and improving Meta ads. The business-messaging feature is now described as conditional on not having added WhatsApp to Accounts Center. Taken from you: Meta may receive limited information when you message businesses using Meta's business tools; That information may be used to help improve Meta ads and make business messages more relevant https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/6c92d4c9901b/https://tos.linkflow.be/changes/6c92d4c9901b/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000minorThe old policy included a Q&A stating that having WhatsApp in the same Accounts Center as other Meta accounts does not affect whether your information is used when you message or share info with businesses. That statement has been removed and nothing replaces it. The diff does not show any change to actual data practices, only the loss of that reassurance. Taken from you: Explicit written assurance that linking WhatsApp to Accounts Center doesn't change how business-message info is used