Terms of Service Change History
Clover
Default consent approach shifted from opt-in to opt-out
The new version changes the opening language from 'You can change your cookie preferences' (opt-in model) to 'By using this site, you agree to the use of these technologies' (opt-out/consent by default). The button changed from 'I understand' to 'Accept All', making cookie acceptance the default action rather than requiring explicit opt-in for non-essential cookies.
Effective: October 6, 2026
Expanded cookie tracking technologies and partner involvement
The new version explicitly mentions 'We and our partners use cookies, pixels and other technologies' whereas the previous version only referenced cookies. This broader language encompasses additional tracking mechanisms (pixels, similar technologies) and explicitly emphasizes third-party partner involvement in data collection.
Effective: October 6, 2026
Targeting cookies now include 'us and our advertising partners'
The targeting cookies section changed from 'may be set through our site by our advertising partners' to 'may be set through our site by us and our advertising partners.' This expands liability and indicates Clover directly participates in setting targeting cookies, not just third parties.
Effective: October 6, 2026
Added disclaimer about changing partners and less specific cookie storage claims
New version adds 'Please note that our specific partners may change over time' and changed 'do not store any personally identifiable information' to 'typically do not store any personally identifiable information' for strictly necessary cookies. These soften Clover's commitments regarding data handling.
Effective: October 6, 2026
Removed aggregation guarantee for performance cookies
The previous version stated 'All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.' The new version removes this aggregation language, making the privacy implications of performance cookies less clear to users.
Effective: October 6, 2026