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 does not modify Substack's privacy terms, data collection practices, or user rights. It is a footer navigation redesign that adds marketing-focused product comparison links and has no operational impact on how Substack handles user data or privacy.
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. No compliance action is required.
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