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The OpenAI Privacy Policy underwent a formatting change detected on July 17, 2026. The language selector and document header were reformatted, removing the full list of available languages and condensing them into a collapsed view. The policy's substantive content and effective date (May 18, 2026) remain unchanged. This is a presentational modification with no operational impact on privacy terms or user rights.
This change affects only the visual presentation of OpenAI's privacy policy document. The language selector and header were reformatted without altering the substantive privacy terms, data handling practices, or user rights described in the policy. Users' privacy protections and obligations remain as stated in the underlying policy text.
This change has no operational significance. It is a purely presentational modification to the policy document's header and language selector, with no alteration to substantive privacy terms, user rights, or data handling practices.
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This change is a formatting revision with no substantive impact on privacy policy content, obligations, or compliance requirements. The effective date remains May 18, 2026, and no changes to data processing, user rights, or regulatory compliance frameworks are indicated. No internal review appears necessary.
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