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On June 25, 2026, YouTube Ads modified a single sentence in the Google Privacy Policy footer. The word 'close' was duplicated in the navigation interface, changing from 'close Opens in a new tab' to 'close close Opens in a new tab'. This appears to be a formatting or display adjustment with no material change to privacy policy substance or user obligations.
This change affects the visual presentation of the Google Privacy Policy footer navigation only. The modification involves duplication of the word 'close' in the interface element, which does not alter privacy data collection, processing, or user rights. No substantive change to privacy policy terms or user obligations is present.
This change does not materially affect privacy policy terms, data collection practices, or user rights. The modification is a formatting adjustment to footer navigation with no operational significance.
Word 'close' duplicated in navigation interface; no substantive policy change.
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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
This change is a formatting adjustment to footer navigation text in the Google Privacy Policy. No substantive privacy policy terms, data processing obligations, or regulatory disclosures have been modified. No compliance action is required.
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ConductAtlas provides verified policy intelligence sourced directly from platform documents. All analysis is intended to support, not replace, legal and compliance review. Record CA-C-003267.
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