# Why did I receive an email about Link's policy updates?

We've made a few updates to Link's [Terms of Service](https://link.com/terms/preview) and [Privacy Policy](https://link.com/privacy/preview) to reflect our newest features and services. We share these updates annually to give you transparency and control over your data.
## What's changed?
* **New payment method partners**: We've clarified that if you add payment methods such as buy now, pay later or crypto wallets to your Link account, you may be asked to share data with the payment service provider.
* **Link as an option for agentic payments**: We've added information about how Link works with AI platforms, in the event that you choose to use Link to make a purchase through an AI agent. [Learn more](https://support.link.com/questions/instant-checkout-in-chatgpt)
These updates go into effect on January 16, 2026. No action is required.
## Why did I receive this email?
You’re receiving this email because you have an account with [Link](https://link.com/), a digital wallet built by Stripe. Link helps you pay quickly and securely with your preferred payment method at over a million businesses.