The navigation footer of Substack's privacy policy page was updated on May 19, 2026 to include comparative product links. Specifically, 'Substack vs. beehiiv' and 'Substack vs. Patreon' navigation items were added to the footer menu. This is a navigation and site structure change with no material impact on the privacy policy terms themselves.
This change is a site navigation and footer update with no substantive impact on privacy policy terms, data handling practices, or user rights. The addition of comparative product links does not modify what data Substack collects, how it processes data, or what rights users have. The privacy policy terms remain unchanged.
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
This change is a navigation and footer redesign with no substantive privacy policy modifications. It adds marketing-oriented links comparing Substack to competing products but introduces no new data handling obligations, consent requirements, or regulatory implications. …
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Substack's privacy policy included a navigation menu item referencing 'For media founders' in its updated version published June 28, 2026. …
Substack updated its navigation menu on June 28, 2026 by adding 'For media founders' to its list of creator categories. …
Substack updated its privacy policy footer on June 16, 2026 to add a reference to 'Brand Partnerships' in the navigation …
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