Squarespace's updated privacy policy in an update detected on August 21, 2026 made several organizational and clarification changes. The company added navigation links ('Back to top' anchors) throughout the document and revised section headings to shorten terminology (e.g., 'Specific Information for California Residents' to 'California Supplemental Information'). The company also refined language in the vendor disclosure section and made minor wording adjustments such as changing 'opt out may only apply' to 'opt out will only apply,' with no material shifts in data handling authority or consumer rights.
The updated privacy policy reflects primarily organizational and clarification changes with no material shifts in Squarespace's authority over data collection, use, or disclosure. The company reorganized section headings, added navigational elements ('Back to top' links), and refined language in vendor disclosure provisions. The substantive data handling practices and consumer rights remain consistent with the prior version.
Language was refined; operational disclosure standard 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 update is primarily a clarification and structural reorganization of Squarespace's privacy policy with no material changes to data handling obligations or authority. The vendor disclosure section was slightly refined, and internal navigation was improved. …
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