Elsevier Cookie Notice

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DATED 2026-08-01 · VERSION 20260917_rev01 · COMPARED WITH 20250704_rev01

What changed, in plain language

Elsevier updated the 'last updated' date, fixed the capitalization of 'GIFs,' and added a new sentence telling users how to stop tracking pixels in emails from loading (by turning off automatic image loading in their email settings). No new data collection, sharing, or changes to your rights.

Changelog

± CHANGEDDate updated
The notice's 'last updated' date changed from June 2020 to August 2026, reflecting the date this refresh was published.
**Last updated: 15 June 2020**
**Last updated: 1 August 2026**
± CHANGEDSpelling fix for 'GIFs'
The word 'gifs' was capitalized to 'GIFs.' This is just a wording cleanup with no change in meaning.
web beacons, gifs or pixel tags
web beacons, GIFs or pixel tags
+ ADDEDNew tip on blocking email tracking pixels
Elsevier added a sentence explaining that you can stop tracking pixels in emails from working by turning off automatic image loading in your email app's settings. This is new practical guidance, not a change to what data they collect.
To block tracking pixels from activating in emails, prevent automatic image loading through your email settings.

Full text changes — 20250704_rev01 to 20260917_rev01

COLOUR MARKS THE SEVERITY OF A FLAGGED CLAUSE · + AND − MARK ADDED AND REMOVED

+**Last updated: 15 June 2020**
+**Last updated: 1 August 2026**
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