Canva removed three sentences from its privacy policy cookie notice on May 14, 2026. The removed language disclosed that Canva uses cookies for personalizing ads, analyzing website performance, and tailoring content on partner sites, and directed users to learn more in the cookie policy. The policy also removed 'Accept all cookies' and 'Manage cookies' button options. The updated policy now states only that Canva uses essential cookies to make the service work, without disclosing non-essential cookie purposes or providing explicit cookie choice mechanisms in the privacy policy document itself.
Consumers: Users can no longer see in the privacy policy what non-essential cookies do or access cookie choice buttons within the policy document.
The updated privacy policy no longer explicitly discloses that Canva uses cookies to personalize ads, analyze website performance, or tailor content on partner sites. Previously, the policy stated these purposes and directed users to the cookie policy for more information and choice. The revised policy now mentions only that essential cookies are used to make Canva work. This change removes transparency about non-essential cookie uses and eliminates the cookie consent interface (Accept all cookies / Manage cookies buttons) that was previously presented in the privacy policy document itself.
This is the 5th significant Transparency Removal change Canva has made since ConductAtlas began monitoring.
ConductAtlas has recorded 3 material changes to this document (since May 2026). An additional minor or cosmetic changes were excluded.
Across all monitored documents, Canva has made 5 significant changes.
5 of Canva's significant changes have been classified as negative for consumers.
Removed language describing non-essential cookie uses for personalization, ad targeting, partner site tracking, and performance analysis.
Removed 'Accept all cookies' and 'Manage cookies' buttons previously presented in the privacy policy.
Removed reference directing users to 'Learn more about your choices in our cookie policy'.
This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
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