Datadog may update this privacy policy at any time; users will be notified by a date change at the top of the policy and sometimes by homepage notice or direct notification, but the primary notification mechanism is updating the date.
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The policy reserves the right to update its terms at any time with minimal mandatory direct notice, relying primarily on a date change; under GDPR, material changes to processing purposes may require renewed consent or updated notification to data subjects.
Changes to Datadog's privacy policy may take effect with only a date update and no direct notification to existing users or customers; the policy encourages users to review it periodically but does not commit to proactive individual notice for material changes.
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"We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you a notification). We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you access the services or otherwise interact with us to stay informed about our information practices.Excerpt from Datadog's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The policy change notification mechanism engages GDPR transparency requirements under Articles 13 and 14, which require that data subjects be informed of material changes to processing purposes or practices in a timely manner.
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The policy reserves the right to update its terms at any time with minimal mandatory direct notice, relying primarily on a date change; under GDPR, material changes to processing purposes may require renewed consent or updated notification to data subjects.
Changes to Datadog's privacy policy may take effect with only a date update and no direct notification to existing users or customers; the policy encourages users to review it periodically but does not commit to proactive individual notice for material changes.
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