The policy states that RunPod may update the privacy policy at any time and will notify users by posting the revised policy on its website, without committing to direct user notification such as email for material changes.
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This provision permits policy changes to take effect upon posting without requiring direct outbound notification to users, which may create a practical gap in user awareness of material changes to data processing terms and may require evaluation under GDPR requirements for transparent communication of changes.
Changed from optional review recommendation to binding acceptance via continued use, and limited notification to only 'material changes' rather than all changes.
View full change record →This provision establishes procedural transparency regarding policy modifications, though notification mechanism relies on passive website review rather than active user notification.
View full change record →Under this clause, changes to the privacy policy become effective upon posting to the RunPod website. The terms do not commit to direct notification of users by email or in-app alert for material changes, so users are advised to check the policy page periodically.
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"We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.Excerpt from RunPod's Privacy Policy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Website-only notification of policy changes engages GDPR Article 13 transparency requirements, which require that users be informed of material changes to processing purposes in a clear and accessible manner.
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This provision permits policy changes to take effect upon posting without requiring direct outbound notification to users, which may create a practical gap in user awareness of material changes to data processing terms and may require evaluation under GDPR requirements for transparent communication of changes.
Under this clause, changes to the privacy policy become effective upon posting to the RunPod website. The terms do not commit to direct notification of users by email or in-app alert for material changes, so users are advised to check the policy page periodically.
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