What Yahoo's terms say
Yahoo's terms of service and privacy policy have 41 rated points: 2 serious, 17 bad, 17 worth knowing and 5 good. 32 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 9 only once you have an account.
Whenever you use Yahoo
Serious 1
Your personal information may be collected, regardless of whether you interacted directly with the service or not
They store data on you even if you did not interact with the service
Where it says this ↗
Bad 15
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.
"We may [...] set and access device identifiers which could include [...] user agent information (browser version, OS type and version)"
Where it says this ↗Information is gathered about you through third parties
This service gathers information about you through third parties
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 ↗Location data may be collected, used and/or shared
This service may collect, use, and share location data
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 forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes
This service forces users into binding arbitration in the case of disputes
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 profile is combined across various products
Where it says this ↗This service assumes no liability for unauthorized access to your personal information
Where it says this ↗If you offer suggestions to the service, they become the owner of the ideas that you give them
Where it says this ↗Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to the fees you paid as a user
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 ↗App required for this service requires broad device permissions
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 13
Your personal data may be aggregated into statistics
Your personal data is aggregated into statistics
Where it says this ↗There is a date of the last update of the agreements
Where it says this ↗The service can stop being provided at any time
They may stop providing the service at any time
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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗Failure to enforce any provision of the Terms of Service does not constitute a waiver of such provision
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 ↗You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service
Yahoo asks for indemnification from users. Please note that the terms of service for Yahoo have been brought under those for Oath.
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 ↗
Good 3
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 ↗This service claims that your personal data is not being sold
This service does not sell your personal data
Where it says this ↗
If you have a Yahoo account
Serious 1
Bad 2
Your content can be licensed to third parties
This service can license user content to third parties
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
“Section 15: Termination … You agree that Yahoo! may, without prior notice, immediately terminate, limit your access to or suspend your Yahoo! account, any associated email address, and access to the Yahoo! Services. Cause for such termination, limitation of access or suspension shall include, but not be limited to, (a) breaches or violations of the TOS or other incorporated agreements or guidelines, (b)requests by law enforcement or other government agencies, (c) discontinuance or material modification to the Yahoo! Services (or any part thereof), (d) unexpected technical or security issues or problems, (e) extended periods of inactivity, (f) engagement by you in fraudulent or illegal activities, and/or (g) nonpayment of any fees owed by you in connection with the Yahoo! Services. Further, you agree that all terminations, limitations of access and suspensions for cause shall be made in Yahoo!'s sole discretion and that Yahoo! shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your account, any associated email address, or access to the Yahoo! Services.”
Where it says this ↗
Worth knowing 4
You authorise the service to charge a credit card supplied on re-occurring basis
Where it says this ↗This service has a no refund policy with some exceptions
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
Where it says this ↗Your content can be deleted if you violate the terms
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Where it says this ↗
Good 2
The service has non-exclusive use of your content
Where it says this ↗
The documents
- Acceptable Use Policy ↗ account holders
- Privacy Policy ↗
- Terms of Service ↗
Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.