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Netflix: changes to terms, privacy policy, and pricing

Operated by Netflix, Inc.. FinePrint checks these documents up to four times a day and publishes each change here once it passes our review.

Documents we track

DocumentFirst capturedLast checked
Terms of ServiceOctober 30, 2026November 3, 2026
Privacy PolicyOctober 30, 2026November 3, 2026
Pricing pageOctober 30, 2026November 3, 2026

Change history

April 11, 2026medium impact Historical, imported

  • Netflix can cut off live features like voting or chat right away.
  • This can happen for a rule break or a safety risk.

The What

The terms now let Netflix cut off live tools, like voting or chat, at once for rule breaks or safety or legal risks. They also bar using the service to train machine learning.

The Why

If you use live voting or chat, you could lose that access with no notice period. Billing and refund wording also left this part of the terms, so the full text is where to look.

Subscription Access

History via Open Terms Archive

April 11, 2026high impact Historical, imported

  • Netflix now collects info from advertiser websites and apps.
  • Ad tracking can reach past Netflix itself.

The What

Netflix says it now gathers data from the sites and apps of its advertisers, not only from Netflix. Ad data now also includes guesses about you or your home, plus info from ad partners.

The Why

What you do on other sites and apps can shape the ads you see on Netflix. There is a setting for this on each profile, and the full note says where.

Subscription Access

History via Open Terms Archive

December 10, 2025medium impact Historical, imported

  • Netflix may show ads during live events and new features.
  • This is no longer tied only to the ad plan.

The What

The terms now say live shows, special events and new tools may have ad breaks. Past wording that linked ads to an ad-supported plan is gone, and Netherlands law now governs the terms.

The Why

Even without an ad plan, you could see ads in live events and replays. Plan limits, like offline downloads, can also differ by plan, and your plan page shows which ones apply.

Subscription Access

History via Open Terms Archive

September 23, 2025medium impact Historical, imported

  • Netflix can offer plans with ads.
  • Even ad-free plans may show Netflix promos.

The What

The terms now say Netflix may offer plans with ads, and plans without ads may still show Netflix promos. Plans and prices can also change when Netflix's costs go up, like for shows and taxes.

The Why

Your price and plan features can now change more easily than before. Promo offers can also be taken back if Netflix decides you don't qualify, based on details like your device or payment method.

Subscription Access

History via Open Terms Archive

September 23, 2025high impact Historical, imported

  • Netflix may share your info with ad companies on any plan.
  • Before, this was only for the plan with ads.

The What

Netflix removed the rule that limited sharing your info with advertising companies to its ad plan. The sharing now covers all users, for picking, measuring and improving ads.

The Why

Even on a plan without ads, details like your device IDs and activity may reach ad partners. There are settings on each profile and on your device that control some of this.

Subscription Access

History via Open Terms Archive

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