The policy states that changes may be made at any time, with notification provided by updating the effective date at minimum, and additional notice at Medium's discretion in some cases.
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This provision establishes that the effective date revision is the minimum required notification for policy changes, with more prominent notice provided only at Medium's discretion. Users who do not actively monitor the policy may not receive proactive notification of material changes.
The updated policy states that Medium and its vendors may scan, analyze, and review your content, messages, AI interactions, and associated metadata. Data sharing now explicitly includes information you submitted or posted through the service, extending beyond infrastructure support to machine learning model training and improvement. The policy does not indicate an opt-out mechanism or granular user control over this specific use of content.
View change record →Minor updates: 'homepage' changed to 'website,' 'sending you a notification' changed to 'providing you with a notification,' and new language added encouraging regular policy review.
View full change record →New provision clarifies the methods and scope of notification for policy changes, setting expectations for user awareness of future modifications.
View full change record →Under this clause, Medium may update the privacy policy at any time, with the date revision serving as the baseline form of notice. Additional notification methods such as website statements or direct notifications are described as discretionary rather than required.
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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 this policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our website or providing you with a notification). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about our information practices and the choices available to you.Excerpt from Medium's Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes that the effective date revision is the minimum required notification for policy changes, with more prominent notice provided only at Medium's discretion. Users who do not actively monitor the policy may not receive proactive notification of material changes.
Under this clause, Medium may update the privacy policy at any time, with the date revision serving as the baseline form of notice. Additional notification methods such as website statements or direct notifications are described as discretionary rather than required.
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