GitHub's privacy policy header was updated on July 11, 2026, with a minor structural change to the navigation breadcrumb. The phrase 'Site policy / Privacy Policies /' was shortened to 'Site policy Privacy Policies' in the policy table of contents. This is a formatting adjustment with no impact on the substantive privacy terms, data practices, or user rights disclosed in the policy.
This change is a structural formatting adjustment to the privacy policy's table of contents and does not affect the substantive privacy practices, data collection methods, user rights, or consent mechanisms described in the policy. The actual privacy terms and GitHub's data handling practices remain unchanged.
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 is a formatting change only. The navigation breadcrumb in the policy's table of contents was revised for clarity or consistency in document structure. No substantive privacy terms, data handling procedures, user rights, or compliance …
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