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Privacy Policy Modification Without Individual Notice

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What it is

PlanetScale can change its privacy policy at any time; if the changes are significant, users are notified only by a date update on the website, not by email or other direct communication.

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This analysis describes what PlanetScale's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Relying solely on a website date update for material privacy policy changes means users who do not proactively check the policy may miss significant changes to how their data is used or shared.

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Interpretive note: Whether a website date-update constitutes adequate notice of material changes under GDPR depends on regulatory interpretation and the nature of the change; this may not satisfy the effective notice standard in all EU jurisdictions.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users will not receive an email or direct notification when PlanetScale makes material changes to how it handles their personal data; the only notice is an updated date on the website, placing the burden on users to monitor for changes.

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Plaid Medium

Client will not... (ii) interfere with any independent efforts by Plaid to provide End User notice or obtain End User consent

Notion Medium

Not be Discriminated Against by us for exercising your privacy rights.

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We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by updating the date of this Privacy Policy and posting it on the website.

Excerpt from PlanetScale's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Articles 13 and 14 require that data subjects be informed of material changes to how their data is processed; while the GDPR does not mandate a specific notification channel, regulators and …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
PlanetScale Privacy Policy
Entity
PlanetScale
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-008471
Document ID
CA-D-00684
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
b315065acb8a4282c6e54c56681b20e824edab57d1106f1ca3a23a4a553b776d
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 19:37 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: PlanetScale
Document: PlanetScale Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-008471
Captured: 2026-05-07 19:37:22 UTC
SHA-256: b315065acb8a4282…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/planetscale/planetscale-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-008471/privacy-policy-modification-without-individual-notice/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does PlanetScale's Privacy Policy Modification Without Individual Notice clause do?

Relying solely on a website date update for material privacy policy changes means users who do not proactively check the policy may miss significant changes to how their data is used or shared.

How does this clause affect you?

Users will not receive an email or direct notification when PlanetScale makes material changes to how it handles their personal data; the only notice is an updated date on the website, placing the burden on users to monitor for changes.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with PlanetScale?

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