What Malwarebytes's terms say
Malwarebytes's terms of service and privacy policy have 50 rated points: 1 serious, 12 bad, 16 worth knowing and 21 good. 36 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 14 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Malwarebytes
Bad 9
Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to $50
Where it says this ↗Referring and/or exit pages are tracked
This service tracks which web page referred you to it
Full quote: "As is true of most websites, we gather certain information automatically. This information may include Internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages"
Where it says this ↗You are tracked via web beacons, tracking pixels, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting
Malwarebytes' app may use device fingerprinting on users.
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for statistics
This service uses third-party cookies for statistics
Where it says this ↗Your personal data may be used for marketing purposes
This service may use your personal information for marketing purposes
"We may provide personal information to such service providers only for the purpose of performing services on our behalf, such as [...] sending marketing communications"
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 ↗Third-party cookies are used for advertising
Tracking via third-party cookies for advertising
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 ↗You waive your right to a class action
You waive your right to a class action.
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Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 12
There is a date of the last update of the agreements
Where it says this ↗Defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination
Indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination
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 ↗The terms may be changed at any time, but you will receive notification of the changes
The service may change its terms at any time, but the user will receive notification of the changes.
Where it says this ↗Spidering, crawling, or accessing the site through any automated means is not allowed
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
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
Where it says this ↗This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation
Where it says this ↗You agree to indemnify and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
You are solely responsible for claims made against the service and agree to indemnify and hold harmless 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
Where it says this ↗The service can stop being provided at any time
They may stop providing the service at any time
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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 15
You aren’t forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes
This service does not force users into binding arbitration
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 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 ↗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 ↗Your feedback is invited regarding changes to the terms
User feedback is invited regarding changes to the terms.
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 ↗The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is friendlier to user privacy protection
The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is friendlier to user privacy protection (California, USA)
Where it says this ↗The data retention period is kept to the minimum necessary for fulfilling its purposes
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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
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Where it says this ↗You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data
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Where it says this ↗Information is provided about how your personal data is used
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Where it says this ↗A complaint mechanism is provided for the handling of personal data
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Where it says this ↗The service claims to be GDPR compliant for European users
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Where it says this ↗
If you have a Malwarebytes 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 3
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.
Where it says this ↗Your account can be deleted or permanently suspended without prior notice and without a reason
The service can delete your account without prior notice and without a reason
Where it says this ↗You must provide your legal name, pseudonyms are not allowed
To create an account, the user must provide the full name.
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 4
You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Users agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Where it says this ↗This service is only available to users over a certain age
This service is only available to users over 18 years of age
Where it says this ↗You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account
Where it says this ↗Your content can be deleted if you violate the terms
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Where it says this ↗
Good 6
You can opt out of receiving promotional communications
You can opt out of promotional communications
Where it says this ↗You are informed about the risk of publishing personal info online
The service informs users about the risk of publishing personal info online
Where it says this ↗You maintain ownership of your content
Where it says this ↗Copyright license limited for the purposes of that same service but transferable and sublicenseable
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.