What McDonald's's terms say
McDonald's's terms of service and privacy policy have 50 rated points: 1 serious, 16 bad, 27 worth knowing and 6 good. 42 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 8 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use McDonald's
Bad 14
Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world
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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗Your personal data may be sold unless you opt out
The service may sell your data
Depending on the definition of selling data, McDonald's may sell your personal data.
Where it says this ↗Your profile is combined across various products
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 ↗No guarantee is made regarding the correction of software errors
The service does not guarantee that software errors will be corrected
Where it says this ↗Third-party cookies are used for advertising
Tracking via third-party cookies for other purposes including advertising
"We may use these technologies to: [...] market to you through targeted advertising"
Where it says this ↗This service receives your precise location through GPS coordinates
This service receives your location through GPS coordinates
Where it says this ↗Location data may be collected, used and/or shared
This service may collect, use, and share location data
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 ↗
Worth knowing 24
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
Your personal data is given to third parties
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 ↗Other rules, terms, conditions and/or guidelines may apply
Other applicable rules, terms, conditions or guidelines
Where it says this ↗Spidering, crawling, or accessing the site through any automated means is not allowed
Spidering or crawling is not allowed
Where it says this ↗Do Not Track (DNT) headers are ignored and you are tracked anyway even if you set this header
This service ignores the Do Not Track (DNT) header and tracks users anyway even if they set this header.
Where it says this ↗Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder
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 ↗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
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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗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 agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Users agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Where it says this ↗This service is only available for use individually and non-commercially
This service is only available for use individually and non-commercially.
Where it says this ↗The court of law governing the terms is in location X
The court of law governing the terms is in Illinois, USA.
Where it says this ↗Defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination
defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination
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
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 ↗Failure to enforce any provision of the Terms of Service does not constitute a waiver of such provision
Where it says this ↗Instructions are provided on how to submit a copyright claim
Provides instructions on how to submit a copyright claim
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 ↗
Good 4
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
Where it says this ↗You can opt out of targeted advertising
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 McDonald's account
Serious 1
This service holds onto content that you've deleted
McDonald's reserves the right to request additional information to verify your identity before deletion, with no limit of time. Therefore, you may not be able to delete your data.
Where it says this ↗
Bad 2
Tracking pixels are used in service-to-user communication
Where it says this ↗You cannot opt out of receiving promotional communications
You cannot opt out of promotional communications
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 3
This service is only available to users over a certain age
This service is only available to users of a certain age
Where it says this ↗If you are the target of a copyright claim, your content and/or your account may be removed
If you are the target of a copyright claim, your content may be removed
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 ↗
Good 2
You have the right to leave this service at any time
Where it says this ↗You are entitled to a refund if certain thresholds or standards are not met by the service
Users are entitled to a refund if certain thresholds or standards are not met by the service
Where it says this ↗
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Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.