General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFor 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. Its 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, were 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
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)still_one
(92,192 posts)another email, but I still keep a skeleton account there, and based on this I am sure glad I did that
lindysalsagal
(20,687 posts)Seriously?
jaysunb
(11,856 posts)milestogo
(16,829 posts)Doesn't get much more vague than that.
still_one
(92,192 posts)"Terms of Service Updates Summary
Weve 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. Weve also added a class action waiver. These provisions are an important part of our relationship with you, so please read them carefully.
Weve 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. Weve 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, weve added an indemnity provision, which requires you and the entity to protect us against certain legal actions.
Weve 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
Weve made it more readable! We took care to make it easier for you to understand our services and our privacy practices.
Weve updated how we collect and use data. Weve 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
Weve joined Verizon. By joining Verizon, Oath and its affiliates may share the information we receive among Verizon. Learn more about Verizons privacy practices.
New information regarding personalization. Weve 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.
Weve updated user choices. Weve 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."
Hekate
(90,690 posts)Luciferous
(6,080 posts)blake2012
(1,294 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Other than just printing the TOS?
Takket
(21,571 posts)Weve 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.