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What Cloudflare's terms say

D privacy grade · cloudflare.com · Tech & telecom

Cloudflare's terms of service and privacy policy have 21 rated points: 0 serious, 8 bad, 7 worth knowing and 6 good. 19 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 2 only once you have an account.

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Whenever you use Cloudflare

Bad 8

  • 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.

    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 ↗
  • You waive your right to a class action

    You waive your right to a class action.

    Where it says this ↗
  • Referring and/or exit pages are tracked

    This service tracks which web page referred you to it

    Where it says this ↗
  • Third-party cookies are used for advertising

    Tracking via third-party cookies for other purposes without your consent.

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world

    Where it says this ↗
  • Logs are kept for an undefined period of time

    The Privacy Policy does not explain until when log files are kept.

    Where it says this ↗
  • You may be tracked on other websites

    This service tracks you on other websites

    Where it says this ↗

Worth knowing 6

  • 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 ↗
  • This service does not condone any ideas contained in its user-generated contents

    Where it says this ↗
  • 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 ↗
  • 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 ↗
  • 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

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Good 5

  • 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 ↗
  • Information is provided about what kind of personal information is collected

    The service provides details about what kinds of personal information they collect

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  • A complaint mechanism is provided for the handling of personal data

    The service provides a complaint mechanism for the handling of personal data

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  • You can opt out of targeted advertising

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  • A list of all cookies used by the service is provided

    The service provides a complete list of all cookies set by its website

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With an account

If you have a Cloudflare account

Worth knowing 1

Good 1

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Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.