CA-C-002994
Substack — Substack Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
June 16, 2026
Effective date
June 16, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Changes
1 sentence modified
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Event Summary

Substack updated its privacy policy footer on June 16, 2026 to add a reference to 'Brand Partnerships' in the navigation section. The change adds a link to a new resource or section called 'Brand Partnerships' where previously this link did not appear in the footer menu. This appears to be a navigation and resource disclosure change rather than a substantive modification to privacy terms or data practices.

LOW

Consumer Impact

This change introduces a navigation link to 'Brand Partnerships' information in the privacy policy footer. The change does not modify privacy practices, data collection, retention, or user rights. Users who encounter the privacy policy will see an additional footer link available.

Governance Analysis

This change adds a navigation link to Brand Partnerships information in the privacy policy footer. It does not modify privacy practices, data collection, or user rights; it is a navigation and organizational disclosure update.

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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
821600e61efc66d17b5a3a658d989c4a924f2b0530cabe94c68ee2ca7782bd6a
June 5, 2026 00:29 UTC
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Current Version
921f447dd443c5176e9ed6c22794e0660e96f76b36af308c33339b66991ff8d4
June 16, 2026 00:26 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
June 16, 2026 00:26 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://substack.com/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Substack
Document: Substack Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-002994
Captured: 2026-06-16 00:26:45 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-06-16-substack-substack-privacy-policy-2994/
Accessed: June 16, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This is a footer navigation update with no material impact on privacy governance, data processing, or compliance obligations. No regulatory review appears necessary. The change reflects organizational structure or partnership visibility rather than substantive policy modification.

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Document Context

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Document
Substack Privacy Policy
Entity
Substack
Captured
June 16, 2026
Source URL
https://substack.com/privacy
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