Change record
CA-C-003232
Writer Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
June 24, 2026
Effective date
June 24, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Positive
Taxonomy
Disclosure requirement change
Changes
+21 sentences added · −2 sentences removed · 2 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Low Positive for users
Affected users
All users US users

Writer's Terms of Service were updated on June 24, 2026 to add expanded cookie consent disclosure and management capabilities. The updated terms now include explicit information about cookie usage, the ability to opt out of targeted advertising cookies, and a cookie preference management interface. Previously, cookie practices were referenced only briefly; the new language provides detailed disclosure of cookie categories and consent mechanisms.

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What this means for you

The updated terms now disclose how Writer uses cookies and similar technologies on its website, including for site navigation, usage analysis, personalization, and online advertising. The terms state that users have the right to opt out of cookies used for targeted advertising purposes under applicable U.S. laws. You can manage cookie preferences, including targeting cookies, through the cookie management interface and confirm your choices before they are saved.

What you can do

Review cookie categories disclosed in the Cookie notice

Manage cookie preferences through the preference management interface

Opt out of targeted advertising cookies if desired

Key Clauses Affected

Cookie consent and opt-out mechanism

Added explicit disclosure of cookie usage categories, opt-out right for targeted advertising cookies, and granular cookie preference management interface.

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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

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Previous Version
1c162b925f0cda90dd6d6f98f0ba64f6806b2a3d06e5b6255d78678a9538a2e3
June 6, 2026 10:28 UTC
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Current Version
447bb8eb7b953aeffa32f2c036c5abbac8e1f65b7406c750c8e24eebc0d9205a
June 24, 2026 00:48 UTC
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Change Detected
June 24, 2026 00:48 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://writer.com/terms/
Citation Record
Entity: Writer
Document: Writer Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-003232
Captured: 2026-06-24 00:48:48 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-06-24-writer-writer-terms-of-service-3232/
Accessed: Aug. 12, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Writer added explicit cookie consent and disclosure language to its Terms of Service, including granular consent options and opt-out mechanisms for targeted advertising cookies. This change aligns with common privacy best practices and U.S. privacy …

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Document Context

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Document
Writer Terms of Service
Entity
Writer
Captured
June 24, 2026
Source URL
https://writer.com/terms/
Other changes to Writer Terms of Service
Previous change Jun 6, 2026
Writer removed 21 sentences from its Terms of Service that previously described cookie usage, consent mechanisms, and user opt-out rights …
Low Neutral
Next change Jul 7, 2026
Writer added 'Playbooks' to the navigation menu in their Terms of Service document on July 7, 2026. The product navigation …
Low Neutral
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