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Policy Modification Without Direct Notice

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What it is

Yelp reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy and will indicate the date of the last update, but may not directly notify users of changes beyond posting an updated version on its website.

This analysis describes what Yelp'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)

This provision establishes Yelp's unilateral authority to revise privacy terms and specifies the notification mechanism (email and/or service posting) for material modifications. The clause creates a framework where users are bound to the policy as currently posted, with notice requirements conditioning material changes.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Changes to how Yelp collects and uses your data may take effect without you receiving a direct email or app notification, so you are responsible for periodically reviewing the policy. Consumers should bookmark Yelp's privacy policy page and check it after each 'Last Updated' date change.

How other platforms handle this

Replicate Medium

We may revise this Policy from time to time. Review it occasionally so that you keep up-to-date on our most current practices. We will put the effective date of the latest version at the top of each Policy.

Webull Medium

We may revise this Policy from time to time. The most current version of the Policy will govern our use of your information. If we make any change to this Policy that, in our sole discretion, is material, we will update the Policy on our website or our app without a separate notification sent to you...

Roblox Medium

The Roblox Terms are subject to change. To the extent required by applicable law, Roblox will provide User with reasonable advance notice of any material updates or modifications by any reasonable means of notification, provided that non-material changes, feature updates, or modifications made for l...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version of the Privacy Policy will govern our collection, use, and disclosure of information about you and will be located here. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email and/or by posting a notice on the Service prior to or on the effective date of the changes.

— Excerpt from Yelp's Yelp Privacy Policy

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

Unilateral policy modification with constructive notice via website posting may not satisfy GDPR's requirement for re-consent when processing purposes materially change; legal teams should assess whether Yelp's modification mechanism meets applicable consent and transparency standards.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC considers inadequate notice of material privacy policy changes as a potentially deceptive or unfair practice under Section 5 of the FTC Act.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Yelp Privacy Policy
Entity
Yelp
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001280
Document ID
CA-D-00240
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9d37b5ed16f57725b4e1e8511dcaac9b91822bca96682083a4b851128c4231b3
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 10:08 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Yelp
Document: Yelp Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-001280
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:08:33 UTC
SHA-256: 9d37b5ed16f57725…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/yelp/yelp-privacy-policy/policy-modification-without-direct-notice/
Accessed: May 20, 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 Yelp's Policy Modification Without Direct Notice clause do?

This provision establishes Yelp's unilateral authority to revise privacy terms and specifies the notification mechanism (email and/or service posting) for material modifications. The clause creates a framework where users are bound to the policy as currently posted, with notice requirements conditioning material changes.

How does this clause affect you?

Changes to how Yelp collects and uses your data may take effect without you receiving a direct email or app notification, so you are responsible for periodically reviewing the policy. Consumers should bookmark Yelp's privacy policy page and check it after each 'Last Updated' date change.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Yelp?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Yelp.