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still_one

(92,190 posts)
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 07:23 PM Apr 2018

For those with a yahoo email account you are now being asked to agree to some interesting TOS


"Dear Member,

In June 2017, Yahoo and AOL joined forces to create Oath, a media and technology company with a dynamic house of global brands, and a part of Verizon. It’s an exciting venture that we believe will bring a host of new innovations and digital experiences for our users. With Verizon, Oath can provide you with better experiences and services.

As part of this collaboration, we’re asking all users of Oath owned sites and services to agree to the new unified Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which will help us continue to deliver and build on great digital experiences for you."

https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/317652/oath-tells-users-it-is-scanning-aol-and-yahoo-mail.html

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For those with a yahoo email account you are now being asked to agree to some interesting TOS (Original Post) still_one Apr 2018 OP
Sounds like invasion Angry Dragon Apr 2018 #1
That is what it reads to me also. I was already transferring most of my emails out of Yahoo, to still_one Apr 2018 #4
Can someone who knows more than me lay out the bottom line on this thingy? lindysalsagal Apr 2018 #2
Me too n/t jaysunb Apr 2018 #3
Oath can provide you with better experiences and services. milestogo Apr 2018 #5
Here is the full text still_one Apr 2018 #6
"Oath"? Very odd vibe off that name. nt Hekate Apr 2018 #7
That stood out to me as well. Luciferous Apr 2018 #8
Gave those yokels and Hotmail up a long time ago blake2012 Apr 2018 #9
Can you narrow down your concerns? left-of-center2012 Apr 2018 #10
this is the line......... Takket Apr 2018 #11
Pretty much the same thing with me. I don't use yahoo email for important or personal information still_one Apr 2018 #12

still_one

(92,190 posts)
4. That is what it reads to me also. I was already transferring most of my emails out of Yahoo, to
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 08:50 PM
Apr 2018

another email, but I still keep a skeleton account there, and based on this I am sure glad I did that

still_one

(92,190 posts)
6. Here is the full text
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 08:56 PM
Apr 2018

"Terms of Service Updates Summary
We’ve added a mutual arbitration clause. Hopefully, disputes will never be an issue, but in the case of one, this allows a third-party arbitrator to help us resolve them. We’ve also added a class action waiver. These provisions are an important part of our relationship with you, so please read them carefully.
We’ve specified the legal entity that provides each service to you. For some services, this may be a different entity than the entity that previously provided the service. We’ve also reserved the right to transfer the providing entity for each service in the future.
General provisions that apply to billing, auto-renewal, and refunds have been added. Unless the additional terms for a service override the Terms of Service, these provisions apply to your use of our paid services.
Applicability of Terms. If you are using our services on behalf of another account owner (e.g., as an administrator, consultant or analyst) or on behalf of a company, business or other entity, the Terms of Service apply to your activities and are binding on the account owner or entity.
Indemnity for Non-Personal Use. If you are using our Services on behalf of a company, business or other entity, or if you are using our Services for commercial purposes, we’ve added an indemnity provision, which requires you and the entity to protect us against certain legal actions.
We’ve updated our choice of law and forum provisions. New York law now governs and New York, New York is the designated forum.

Privacy Policy Updates Summary
We’ve made it more readable! We took care to make it easier for you to understand our services and our privacy practices.
We’ve updated how we collect and use data. We’ve updated some of the ways we collect and analyze user data in order to deliver services, content, and relevant advertising to you and protect against abuse. This includes:
Analyzing content and information (including emails, instant messages, posts, photos, attachments, and other communications) when you use our services. This allows us to deliver, personalize and develop relevant features, content, advertising and services
Linking your activity on third-party sites and apps with information we have about you
Providing anonymized and aggregated reports to other parties regarding user trends
We’ve joined Verizon. By joining Verizon, Oath and its affiliates may share the information we receive among Verizon. Learn more about Verizon’s privacy practices.
New information regarding personalization. We’ve included new information explaining how we combine data among our services and across your devices and Oath accounts. This allows us to provide more personalized content and services.
We’ve updated user choices. We’ve provided additional information about your choices when using our services, and given you control in our Privacy Controls section.

What You Need to Do

We have designed these changes to help improve your experience with Oath and its brands. To review and agree to the new Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, please click the button below. These changes go into effect as soon as you consent.

Review and agree now

Please note that although our services will continue to be available under the existing terms for now, you will eventually need to agree to the new Terms of Service and Privacy Policy in order to continue to use our services. If you have any questions or need additional help, please refer to this link."

Takket

(21,568 posts)
11. this is the line.........
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 09:46 PM
Apr 2018

We’ve updated some of the ways we collect and analyze user data in order to deliver services, content, and relevant advertising to you and protect against abuse. This includes:
Analyzing content and information (including emails, instant messages, posts, photos, attachments, and other communications) when you use our services. This allows us to deliver, personalize and develop relevant features, content, advertising and services

They are literally saying they are going to analysis your emails to target content at you. (A company named Cambridge Analytica got pretty infamous for doing this recently.)

so i agreed because i have a yahoo account that i literally only use to play fantasy baseball, so there is nothing for them to read lol but i wouldn't want to use that as a full time email account. Of course i have gmail, and they probably do the same damn thing.

still_one

(92,190 posts)
12. Pretty much the same thing with me. I don't use yahoo email for important or personal information
Thu Apr 19, 2018, 12:17 AM
Apr 2018
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