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FIRST SEEN 2026-09-17 · VERSION 20260917_rev01 · COMPARED WITH 20260820_rev01 · HOW REVIEWS ARE MADE

W3Schools revised its Privacy and Cookies paragraph in the Terms of Service. The company now explicitly states it does not treat website use as automatic consent to data collection, and that for things like analytics and personalized advertising it will ask for separate, revocable consent through a consent tool. The only other change is an updated 'last updated' date.

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74	74	## Privacy and Cookies
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76		By using the Website and the Services, any users thereby consent to W3Schools collecting, using, and processing the user's personal data as outlined in the [Privacy Policy](https://w3schools.com/about/about_privacy.asp).
	76	W3Schools collects, uses, and processes personal data as described in the [Privacy Policy](https://w3schools.com/about/about_privacy.asp), which explains the legal basis we rely on for each purpose. Where we rely on your consent, such as for analytics and personalized advertising, we ask for it separately through our consent tool rather than treating your use of the Website as agreement. You can change or withdraw that consent at any time, and using the Website does not oblige you to give it.
± CHANGEDClarified consent language for data collection The old text said that simply by using the website, you automatically agreed to let W3Schools collect and use your personal data. The new text says W3Schools will explain the legal reason for each type of data use, and for things like analytics and personalized ads, it will ask for your consent separately through a consent tool instead of assuming you agreed just by browsing the site. + ADDEDAdded ability to withdraw consent anytime The new text explicitly tells you that you can change or take back your consent (for things like analytics and ads) at any time, and that you don't have to give that consent just to use the site.
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78	78	Users have certain rights regarding their data. For more information on these rights and how to exercise them, please see our [Privacy Policy](https://w3schools.com/about/about_privacy.asp).
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254	254	## Contact Information
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256	256	If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at [help@w3schools.com](mailto:help@w3schools.com)
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258		Last updated: 2026.08.07
	258	Last updated: 2026.09.16
± CHANGEDUpdated revision date The 'Last updated' footer date was changed to reflect this revision. This is a purely administrative update with no effect on your rights.