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    D

    ToS;DR Grade D · Serious concerns

    Updated July 10, 2023

    According to ToS;DR, Airbnb is rated Grade D. Approved analysis includes 1 blocker and 6 concerning points. This ToS;DR rating may still be incomplete. Top issues: You cannot delete your account of this service; This service uses third-party cookies for statistics; The service can sell or otherwise transfer your personal data as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction.

    Blockers

    1

    Bad

    6

    Good

    4

    Official documentTerms of Service
    Full analysisView on ToS;DR

    Top concerning points

    1. 1.

      You cannot delete your account of this service

      blocker
      High

      There is no way of deleting your account, which implies that data might be stored forever.

      Source quote / document
    2. 2.

      This service uses third-party cookies for statistics

      bad
      High

      For instance, Google Analytics, rather than self-hosted (first-party) statistics software.

      Source quote / document
    3. 3.

      The service can sell or otherwise transfer your personal data as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction.

      bad
      High

      If the service gets acquired or is involved in a merger, bankruptcy, reorganisation or sale, your personal data may be transferred or sold.

      Source quote / document
    4. 4.

      Tracking pixels are used in service-to-user communication

      bad
      High

      The service tracks the user count or some actions of the user; this is usually used for statistics. For example, emails sent by a service can contain a pixel tag, which is a small, clear image that can tell them whether or not you have opened an email and what your IP address is.

      Source quote / document
    5. 5.

      Some personal data may be kept for business interests or legal obligations

      bad
      High

      After the end of the data retention period and/or if you request the deletion of your data, they may still keep it for business interests (fraud detection, transactions...) or legal obligations (tax, legal reporting...)

      Source quote / document
    6. 6.

      This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation

      bad
      High

      Your personal data is or may be given to third parties essential to the service’s operation. This could be an external spam detection service for an internet forum.

      Source quote / document
    7. 7.

      Your personal data may be disclosed to comply with government requests without notice to you

      bad
      High

      If the Government governing the Terms requests personal data of a user of this service, they may not inform/notify the user while complying with the request.

      Source quote / document

    Frequently asked questions

    What is Airbnb's ToS;DR privacy grade?
    ToS;DR rates Airbnb as Grade D. Grades range from A (best) to E (worst). See the full breakdown on ToS;DR.
    Is Airbnb's Terms of Service safe?
    ToS;DR's Grade D means the terms raise serious concerns. Read the blocker and bad points carefully before accepting.
    What is a top concern in Airbnb's terms?
    You cannot delete your account of this service — There is no way of deleting your account, which implies that data might be stored forever. (Source: ToS;DR approved point).
    Where can I read Airbnb's official terms?
    ToS;DR tracks "Terms of Service" at https://www.airbnb.com/terms. Always prefer the official document over summaries.

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