What BBC's terms say
BBC's terms of service and privacy policy have 39 rated points: 1 serious, 11 bad, 18 worth knowing and 9 good. 28 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 11 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use BBC
Bad 9
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 ↗Your profile is combined across various products
Where it says this ↗A secure, anonymized record of your data may be kept for analytical purposes after the data retention period ends
The service may keep a secure, anonymized record of users' data for analytical purposes even after the data retention period
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be disclosed to comply with government requests without notice to you
This service reserves the right to disclose your personal information without notifying you
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes
This service may use your personal information for marketing purposes
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are employed, but with opt out instructions
This service employs third-party cookies, but with opt-out instructions
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection
The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is less friendly to user privacy protection.
The UK is part of the 5 Eyes Alliance (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Eyes), which as a result pushes for more digital surveillance.
Where it says this ↗Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world
Where it says this ↗Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent to changes of terms merely from your usage
Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent merely from your usage.
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 13
Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location
This service collects your IP address for location use
Where it says this ↗There is a date of the last update of the agreements
There is a date of the last update of the terms
Where it says this ↗Blocking first-party cookies may limit your ability to use the service
Blocking cookies may limit your ability to use the service
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be aggregated into statistics
Your personal data is aggregated into statistics
Where it says this ↗The terms may be changed at any time, but you will receive notification of the changes
BBC will use Information to contact users about policy changes
BBCs Privacy and Cookies Policy states it will use Personal Information to contact users about policy changes Point 7 in the Privacy and Cookies Policy: 7. When will the BBC use my information to contact me? We might use your information to contact you about different things, like: to update you on any changes to the BBC’s policies, practices and Terms of Use
Where it says this ↗This service informs you that its Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services
The service informs users that its privacy policy does not apply to third party websites
Where it says this ↗Third parties are involved in operating the service
Third parties may be involved in operating the service
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
"Otherwise, we’re not liable for anything that happens if: [...] -There are errors, omissions,[...]"
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
"Otherwise, we’re not liable for anything that happens if: [...] -There are errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, bugs or viruses"
Where it says this ↗This service assumes no responsibility and liability for the contents of links to other websites
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in location X
The court of law governing the terms is in the UK.
Where it says this ↗The service can stop being provided at any time
They may stop providing the service at any time
"Otherwise, we’re not liable for anything that happens if: [...] We turn off or remove content, services, external links or creations [...]" So they reserve the right of stopping the service.
Where it says this ↗
Good 6
You can opt out of targeted advertising
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 ↗This service claims that your personal data is not being sold
This service does not sell your personal data
Where it says this ↗You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data
You can request access and deletion of personal data
Where it says this ↗An onion site accessible over Tor is provided
onion site on https://www.bbcnewsd73hkzno2ini43t4gblxvycyac5aw4gnv7t2rccijh7745uqd.onion/
Where it says this ↗The data retention period is kept to the minimum necessary for fulfilling its purposes
The service's data retention period is kept to the minimum necessary for fulfilling its purposes
Where it says this ↗
If you have a BBC account
Serious 1
Bad 2
A license is kept on user-generated content even after you close your account
This service keeps a license on user-generated content even after users close their accounts.
"Creations - what BBC can do with them[...] f. And we can use it Anywhere in the world In any medium (for example TV, the internet, radio and apps) For as long as we want – even if you stop using our services."
Where it says this ↗Your content can be licensed to third parties
This service can license user content to third parties
"Creations - what BBC can do with them[...] f. And we can use it Anywhere in the world In any medium (for example TV, the internet, radio and apps) For as long as we want – even if you stop using our services. And anyone we work with can do those things too. [...]"
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 5
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
"Don’t send us anything that:[...] f. Contains spam (unless you're commenting on a story about reconstituted meat)"
Where it says this ↗You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Users agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
"Don’t send us anything that:[...] d. Is inappropriate (offensive, off-topic or disruptive)"
Where it says this ↗Alternative accounts are not allowed
Service does not allow alternative accounts
"To keep your account safe, don’t: [...] -Create more than one account"
Where it says this ↗You cannot distribute or disclose your account to third parties
Where it says this ↗Your content can be distributed through any media known now or in the future
The service can distribute your content through any media known now or in the future
"Creations - what BBC can do with them[...] f. And we can use it Anywhere in the world In any medium (for example TV, the internet, radio and apps)"
Where it says this ↗
Good 3
You can opt out of receiving promotional communications
You can opt out of promotional communications
Where it says this ↗You can retrieve an archive of your data
This service allows you to retrieve an archive of your data
Where it says this ↗You have the right to leave this service at any time
Where it says this ↗
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Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.