CA-C-002178
BeReal — BeReal Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
May 19, 2026
Effective date
May 19, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Taxonomy
Disclosure
Changes
−2 sentences removed · 3 sentences modified
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Event Summary

BeReal's Terms of Service was updated on May 19, 2026 with minor editorial changes. The update removed duplicate navigation footer text and added explicit disclosure that the site uses analytics cookies to measure audience and analyze product usage. Users are now informed that by remaining on the website, they consent to this analytics cookie use and can learn more in the Cookie Policy.

LOW

Consumer Impact

The updated Terms now explicitly state that BeReal uses analytics cookies to measure audience, analyze product usage, and improve the website. The agreement specifies that by remaining on the website, users consent to this cookie use. This is a disclosure and consent mechanism rather than a new operational practice. Users can review the Cookie Policy for additional details on cookie management and opt-out options if available.

Governance Analysis

The updated Terms formalize a documented consent mechanism for analytics collection by requiring affirmative acknowledgment through continued site use rather than relying on implicit consent. This change supports compliance with privacy regulations that require explicit, transparent disclosure of non-essential cookies and data collection practices.

Available Actions

Review BeReal's Cookie Policy to understand cookie types, purposes, and opt-out options

Adjust browser or device privacy settings if you prefer to limit cookie collection

If No Action Is Taken

Analytics cookies will continue to measure your audience activity, usage patterns, and behavior on the website as stated in the updated Terms

Data collected through analytics cookies will be used to analyze product usage and improve the website as disclosed

Key Clauses Affected

Analytics Cookie Disclosure

Added explicit disclosure that analytics cookies measure audience, analyze product usage, and improve the website; consent is triggered by remaining on the site.

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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

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
895bc1277d7c64c5a477e8b1af0ab1dd04a584cd91c809716b4c37ad0d8a8b76
April 19, 2026 06:22 UTC
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Current Version
4eeea4c1dc26eb4217a6f8e4b67eb6c9fc71d55a7771cfd81970a05dfe5ac5df
May 19, 2026 00:28 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
May 19, 2026 00:28 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://bere.al/en/terms
Citation Record
Entity: BeReal
Document: BeReal Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-002178
Captured: 2026-05-19 00:28:27 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-19-bereal-bereal-terms-of-service-2178/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.

Impact Summary

1
New obligations
Consumers Added

By staying on BeReal's website, you are consenting to the use of analytics cookies that track how you use the site.

For legal and compliance teams

Institutional Analysis

Assessment

BeReal added explicit disclosure of analytics cookie practices to its Terms of Service on May 19, 2026. The change documents existing analytics practices and requires affirmative consent through continued site use. This disclosure aligns with transparency requirements under privacy regulations such as GDPR (which requires clear disclosure of non-essential cookies) and CCPA (which requires disclosure of data collection practices). No new operational practice is being introduced, only formalized disclosure. Compliance teams should verify that the Cookie Policy provides adequate granularity on cookie categories, purposes, and opt-out mechanisms.

Regulatory Exposure

GDPR, CCPA, ePrivacy Directive (cookies), COPPA (if applicable to users under 13)

Full compliance analysis

Obligation analysis, escalation trigger, board language, and recommended action.

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Clause-Level Changes

New Provisions Added
Data Collection and Privacy Practices
High

This new high-severity provision explicitly addresses data collection and privacy practices, reflecting increased focus on user data protection and transparency requirements.

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Provisions Removed
Acceptable Use and Content Moderation
Low

Removal of this provision suggests content moderation guidelines may have been moved elsewhere or consolidated with other policies, potentially weakening explicit moderation commitments.

Removed clause text available with Compliance. See Compliance →
Modifications to Terms
Medium

Removal of this provision eliminates explicit disclosure about how and when BeReal can change its terms, reducing user transparency about future policy changes.

Removed clause text available with Compliance. See Compliance →
Provisions Modified
User Content License
Medium

Provision was renamed from 'Content License Grant' to 'User Content License' for clarity, likely with similar underlying content regarding user-generated content rights.

Before/after clause text available with Compliance. See Compliance →
Age Restriction and Minor User Provisions
High

Provision expanded from a simple 'Minimum Age Requirement' to 'Age Restriction and Minor User Provisions,' suggesting additional protections or specific rules for underage users were added.

Before/after clause text available with Compliance. See Compliance →
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Medium

Provision was renamed from 'Governing Law and Dispute Resolution' to 'Governing Law and Jurisdiction,' narrowing focus from dispute resolution mechanisms to jurisdiction specification.

Before/after clause text available with Compliance. See Compliance →
Limitation of Liability
Medium

Provision was simplified from 'Liability Limitation and Warranty Disclaimer' to 'Limitation of Liability,' potentially removing explicit warranty disclaimers from this section.

Before/after clause text available with Compliance. See Compliance →

1 provision unchanged.

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Document
BeReal Terms of Service
Entity
BeReal
Captured
May 19, 2026
Source URL
https://bere.al/en/terms
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