What Avast's terms say
Avast's terms of service and privacy policy have 47 rated points: 1 serious, 12 bad, 22 worth knowing and 12 good. 37 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 10 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Avast
Bad 11
Information is gathered about you through third parties
This service gathers information about you through third parties
The privacy policy states "We may also collect Personal Data from trusted third-party sources such as distributors, resellers, app stores, contact centers, and engage third parties such as marketing, survey, analytics or software suppliers to collect Personal Data to assist us."
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for statistics
This service uses third-party cookies for statistics
The privacy policy states : "We use analytical tools, including third-party analytical tools, which allow us to, among other things, identify potential performance or security issues with our products, improve their stability and function, understand how you use our products, and websites, so that we can optimize and improve your user experience, as well as evaluate and improve our campaigns. We use Service and Device data for analytics."
Where it says this ↗You are tracked via web beacons, tracking pixels, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting
The service may use tracking pixels, web beacons, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting on users.
The cookies policy states: "We use cookies, and other similar technologies such as pixel tags and web beacons, to remember your preferences, to personalize your experience on our sites, tell us which parts of our websites people have visited, help us measure the effectiveness of campaigns, and give us insights into user interactions and user base as a whole so we can improve our communications and products."
Where it says this ↗Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world
The privacy policy states: "We are a global business that provides its products and services all around the world. In order to reach all of our users and provide all of them with our software, we operate on an infrastructure that spans the globe. The servers that are part of this infrastructure may therefore be located in a country different than the one where you live. In some instances, these may be countries outside of the European Economic Area (“EEA”). Regardless, we provide the same GDPR-level of protection to all Personal Data it processes."
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes
This service may use your personal information for marketing purposes
The privacy policy states: "To be able to offer our products and services for free, we serve third-party ads of advertising companies in our products for mobile devices. To enable the ad, we embed a software development kit (“SDK”) provided by an advertising company into the product, which then collects Personal Data in order to personalize ads for you."
Where it says this ↗Many different types of personal data are collected
The service collects many different types of personal data
Where it says this ↗This service receives your precise location through GPS coordinates
Where it says this ↗Your personal data is used to employ targeted third-party advertising
The service uses your personal data to employ targeted third-party advertising
Where it says this ↗You are forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes
This service forces users into binding arbitration in the case of disputes
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be sold or otherwise transferred as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction
The service can sell or otherwise transfer your personal data as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction.
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 17
The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at the users' sole risk
Where it says this ↗You should revisit the terms periodically, although in case of material changes, the service will notify
Users should revisit the terms periodically, although in case of material changes, the service will notify
The privacy policy states: "We reserve the right to revise or modify this Privacy Policy. In addition, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our data practices. If we make any material changes we will notify you by email (sent to the e-mail address specified in your account) or by means of a notice on this website prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices."
Where it says this ↗Third parties are involved in operating the service
Third parties may be involved in operating the service
The privacy policy states that "We have a legitimate interest to use necessary Personal Data to understand user conversions, acquisitions and campaign performance through various distribution channels, and users’ download, activation and interactions with our products because these analytics help us improve functionality, effectiveness, security and reliability of our products and business activities and develop new products. This processing includes using third-party tools. Please refer to our Products Policy for the list of third-party tools used for the specific products and services."
Where it says this ↗Blocking first-party cookies may limit your ability to use the service
Blocking first party cookies may limit your ability to use the service
The cookies policy states: "Please note that if you disable cookies, our websites may not function properly or at all or your access to our websites and their features may be affected or restricted."
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be aggregated into statistics
Your personal data is aggregated into statistics
Where it says this ↗There is a date of the last update of the agreements
Where it says this ↗Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location
This service collects your IP address, which can be used to view your approximate location
"Data collected directly from you or your device relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“Data Subject”), and may include direct identifiers such as[...] or IP address;"
Where it says this ↗Separate policies are employed for different parts of the service
This service employs separate policies for different parts of the service
Where it says this ↗No warranty is made regarding an uninterrupted, timely, secure and/or error-free experience
The service provider makes no warranty regarding uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free service
Where it says this ↗You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
Where it says this ↗Defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination
defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination
Where it says this ↗This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet your expectations or requirements
This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet the users' expectations or requirements
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems
This service prohibits users from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in location X
The court of law governing the terms is in location New York, USA
Where it says this ↗The service assumes no liability for any damages the user incurs
This service assumes no liability for any losses or damages resulting from any matter relating to the service
Where it says this ↗Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder
Where it says this ↗No guarantee is made reguarding the accuracy and/or reliability of the information provided
The service does not guarantee accuracy or reliability of the information provided
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Where it says this ↗
Good 9
You can limit how your information is used by third parties and the service
You can limit how your information is used by third-parties and the service
The privacy policy states: "On the basis of your consent, in order to: Subscribe you to a newsletter or the Avast forum; Enable the provision of third-party ads in product massages; Enable the provision of personalized ads in support of certain free products. We will always ask for your consent before any processing that requires it and provide you with necessary information through our Consent Policy or otherwise as applicable."
Where it says this ↗You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data
You can request access and deletion of personal data
The privacy policy states : "Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") - You have the right to erasure of your Personal Data, but only in specific cases stipulated by law, e.g., if there is no legally recognized title on our part for further processing of your Personal Data (incl. protection of Avast’s legitimate interests and rights).". You can request access and deletion of personal data, however only under certain circumstances.
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about security practices
The user is informed about security practices
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about how your personal data is collected
The service provides information about how they collect personal data
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about what kind of personal information is collected
The service provides details about what kinds of personal information they collect
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about how your personal data is used
The service provides information about how they intend to use your personal data
Where it says this ↗The service claims that third parties it shares your personal information with are bound by confidentiality obligations
Third parties used by the service are bound by confidentiality obligations
Where it says this ↗Third parties are not allowed to access your personal information without a legal basis
The service will not allow third parties to access your personal information without a legal basis
Where it says this ↗If you offer suggestions to the service, they may use that without your approval or compensation, but they do not become the owner
Where it says this ↗
If you have a Avast account
Serious 1
Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice
The service can delete specific content without reason and may do it without prior notice
Where it says this ↗
Bad 1
Your content can be licensed to third parties
This service can license user content to third parties
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 5
This service is only available to users over a certain age
The privacy policy states: "We have products and services designed specifically to assist you as a parent by providing child online protection features. In such cases, we will only collect and process Personal Data related to any child under 13 years of age, which you choose to disclose to us or otherwise instruct us to collect and process. Details about this processing is included in our Products Policy . Please refer to the specific applicable notices for this information."
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
This service prohibits users sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages
Where it says this ↗You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Users agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from posting content which promotes violence or politically or religiously extremist values
Prohibits the posting of content which promotes or glorifies violence or politically or religiously extremist values.
Where it says this ↗The posting of pornographic content is prohibited
Prohibits the posting of pornographic content
Where it says this ↗
Good 3
The service has non-exclusive use of your content
Where it says this ↗Your account may be suspended and/or terminated for breaching the Terms of Service
User accounts can be terminated after having been in breach of the terms of service repeatedly
Where it says this ↗
The documents
- End User Agreement ↗
- Privacy Policy ↗
- Acceptable Use Policy ↗ account holders
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