What Privacy.com's terms say
Privacy.com's terms of service and privacy policy have 63 rated points: 1 serious, 20 bad, 29 worth knowing and 13 good. 43 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 20 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Privacy.com
Bad 15
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Where it says this ↗The service is only available in some countries approved by its government
The service is only available to United States residents and businesses
Where it says this ↗Some personal data may be kept for business interests or legal obligations
Full quote: "If these General Terms or your Privacy Account is terminated or suspended for any reason: [...] (b) we may (but have no obligation to) delete your information and account data stored on our servers"
Where it says this ↗You shall not interfere with another person's enjoyment of the service
Full quote: "You will not upload or provide Content or otherwise post, transmit, distribute, or disseminate through the Services any material that: ... (f) in our sole judgment, is objectionable, restricts or inhibits any person or entity from using or enjoying any portion of the Services"
Where it says this ↗You are tracked via web beacons, tracking pixels, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting
Where it says this ↗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 the fees you paid as a user in the past 3 months, or $500, whichever is greater
Where it says this ↗You have a reduced time period to take legal action against the service
You have a reduced time period (90 days) to take legal action against the service
Where it says this ↗This service assumes no liability for unauthorized access to your personal information
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 ↗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 may be sold or otherwise transferred as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction
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 ↗Logs are kept for an undefined period of time
Since "applicable law" changes from country to country, folks don't know how long their data is being kept. Plus, in countries where there are no laws requiring logs to be deleted, a service may keep logs for as long as they wish.
Where it says this ↗You are forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes
You are forced into binding arbitration or small claims court in case of disputes
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 21
Do Not Track (DNT) headers are ignored and you are tracked anyway even if you set this header
Do Not Track (DNT) headers are ignored and you are tracked anyway even if you set this header.
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 ↗The court of law governing the terms is in location X
The court of law governing the terms is in New York, USA
Where it says this ↗This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet your expectations or requirements
Where it says this ↗Your IP address is collected, which can be used to view your approximate location
Where it says this ↗You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
Where it says this ↗The terms may be changed at any time, but you will receive notification of the changes
Where it says this ↗This service informs you that its Terms of Service does not apply to third-party services
This service informs you that its Terms of Service does not apply to third party websites
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 ↗Defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination
Full quote: "In addition to any payment obligations under the Payment Terms, the following sections of these General Terms survive and remain in effect in accordance with their terms upon termination: [...] (Indemnity)"
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 ↗This service informs you that its Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services
The service informs you that its privacy policy does not apply to third party websites
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 ↗This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation
Where it says this ↗There is a date of the last update of the agreements
Where it says this ↗Only aggregate data is given to third parties
Aggregate data is given to third parties
Where it says this ↗The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
Where it says this ↗Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder
Where it says this ↗Spidering, crawling, or accessing the site through any automated means is not allowed
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 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 7
Information is provided about how your personal data is used
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 ↗The service will only respond to government requests that are reasonable
Where it says this ↗Your information is only shared with third parties when given specific consent
Where it says this ↗You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about security practices
Where it says this ↗Information is provided about what kind of personal information is collected
Details are provided about what kind of information they collect
Full list of data they collect: "We Collect and Use Data:<u>Data You Provide:</u> <p> Your name, email address, phone number, birth date, last four digits of social security number, payment card and bank information as well as other information you may be asked to provide when signing-up for an account, providing identity verification or engaging in a transaction. </p> <u>Other Data:</u> <ul> <li> Transaction Data: when, where and how a transaction takes place including, but not limited to, the devices and payment methods used. </li> <li> Device Data: hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network data as well as other data generated by a device's interaction with our Services. </li> <li>Location Data: to prevent fraudulent use of our Services;</li> <li> User Data: browser data, Internet Protocol ("IP") addresses and other data describing user engagement."
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If you have a Privacy.com account
Serious 1
Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice
Where it says this ↗
Bad 5
You must provide your legal name, pseudonyms are not allowed
Where it says this ↗Your content can be licensed to third parties
Where it says this ↗Your account can be deleted or permanently suspended without prior notice and without a reason
Your account can be deleted without prior notice and without a reason
Where it says this ↗Your provided identifiable information is actively checked by the service
Where it says this ↗You must provide your identifiable information
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 8
Your content can be distributed through any media known now or in the future
Where it says this ↗You must create an account to use this service
Where it says this ↗The posting of pornographic content is prohibited
Full quote: "You will not upload or provide Content or otherwise post, transmit, distribute, or disseminate through the Services any material that: (a) is ... pornographic"
Where it says this ↗You must report to the service any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security
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
Full quote: "You represent and warrant to us that: (a) you are at least eighteen (18) years of age."
Where it says this ↗You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content
Full quote: "You will not upload or provide Content or otherwise post, transmit, distribute, or disseminate through the Services any material that: (a) is ... libelous, threatening, harassing, hateful, abusive"
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 ↗You authorise the service to charge a credit card supplied on re-occurring basis
Where it says this ↗
Good 6
The service has non-exclusive use of your content
Where it says this ↗You are prohibited from publishing any third party’s personally identifiable information without their consent
The publishing of personally identifiable information without the owner’s consent is not allowed
Where it says this ↗You can delete your content from this service
You can delete or edit your content on this service, but it may persist in the service's archives
Where it says this ↗You have the right to leave this service at any time
Where it says this ↗Two factor authentication is provided for your account
Where it says this ↗You can opt out of receiving promotional communications
You can opt out of promotional communications
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Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.