Ancestry removed the 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link from their privacy policy footer on June 2, 2026. Previously, this link appeared in the footer navigation alongside other privacy-related items. The updated footer no longer includes this specific link, though the CCPA Notice at Collection remains. This change removes a direct navigation pathway to the company's data-sharing opt-out mechanism from the policy document itself.
The updated privacy policy removes the 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link from the footer navigation. This link previously provided direct access to Ancestry's data-sharing opt-out mechanism, which is a required disclosure under California's CCPA. While the removal does not eliminate the opt-out right itself, it may make the opt-out control less easily discoverable from the privacy policy page. Affected users may need to locate the opt-out mechanism through alternate navigation or search methods.
→ Verify that you can still locate the CCPA opt-out control from Ancestry's homepage or settings menu
This is the 4th significant Transparency Removal change Ancestry has made since ConductAtlas began monitoring.
ConductAtlas has recorded 3 material changes to this document over 31 days of monitoring (since May 2026). An additional minor or cosmetic changes were excluded.
Across all monitored documents, Ancestry has made 5 significant changes.
3 of Ancestry's significant changes have been classified as negative for consumers.
Removal of 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link may reduce direct discoverability of CCPA opt-out controls.
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
Ancestry removed a hyperlink to its CCPA opt-out control from the footer of its privacy policy. The CCPA requires that opt-out mechanisms be easy to find and use. The removal of this direct link from …
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